Puri Jagannath, a reputed director known for his commercial elements that mostly appeal to the masses and his makeovers of protagonists, is currently going through a very challenging phase in his career. The result of Liger has already demolished his reputation among buyers and had minimal impact on the audience. With his recent film Double iSmart also bombing at the box office, it’s a clear indication of a red flag for the star director.
After consecutive setbacks, including films he was involved in producing, which have seen losses and a decline in his stature, the big question now is what Puri Jagannath will do next, especially for his fans.
Will Puri Jagannath change his filmmaking style and come up with some out-of-the-box subjects, or will he follow Director Teja’s route, who has been criticized for his repetitive formula? We will have to wait and see.
It is certainly disheartening to see that a few directors who once had their great moments are now failing to connect with the audience. As stated in Puri Jagannath’s own film Neninthe, filmmaking is a gamble with various consequences, and the director is currently facing the same scenario. It seems Puri Jagannath has joined the ranks alongside VV Vinayak and Surender Reddy.
