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Game Changer Flop: Producers Dil Raju and Shirish Apologise to Ram Charan`s Fans
Updated on: 02 July, 2025 04:01 PM IST |Amruta Karulkar
Ram Charan and Dil Raju
The dust may have settled on the box office run of `Game Changer`, but a recent interview has stirred a fresh storm. Producers Dil Raju and Shirish are now facing the heat from `Mega` fans after Shirish made comments about star Ram Charan. The remarks, suggesting a lack of communication post the film`s failure, led to a swift apology and clarification from the producers.
As the backlash grew online, Shirish quickly issued a public apology to quell the anger. He clarified that his words were misunderstood and expressed deep regret. “Global Star Ram Charan gave us his full time and support for the film `Game Changer`. We have had a close relationship with Megastar Chiranjeevi Garu`s family for many years,” his statement read. He emphasised that there was no intention to harm the reputation of the Mega family and concluded, “If my words have hurt anyone`s feelings... please forgive me.”
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While the producers deal with the fallout, Ram Charan has already focused his attention on his upcoming films, including `Peddi` with Janhvi Kapoor and another project reuniting him with `Rangasthalam` director Sukumar.
A Comment Sparks Controversy
Months after the Ram Charan and Kiara Advani starrer failed to impress at the box office, the film is back in the headlines. In a recent interview, producer Shirish Reddy expressed his distress over the film`s performance, stating their ‘lives were over’ after the film tanked. He mentioned that neither director Shankar nor Ram Charan called them after the movie`s underperformance. This statement did not sit well with Chiranjeevi and Ram Charan`s fanbase, who felt it unfairly placed blame on the actor.As the backlash grew online, Shirish quickly issued a public apology to quell the anger. He clarified that his words were misunderstood and expressed deep regret. “Global Star Ram Charan gave us his full time and support for the film `Game Changer`. We have had a close relationship with Megastar Chiranjeevi Garu`s family for many years,” his statement read. He emphasised that there was no intention to harm the reputation of the Mega family and concluded, “If my words have hurt anyone`s feelings... please forgive me.”
Also Read: Major Flooding Accident on Ram Charan-Backed `The India House` Set Injures Crew
Dil Raju Defends and Clarifies
Before Shirish`s formal apology, his cousin and co-producer Dil Raju stepped in to manage the situation. He explained that it was Shirish’s first time addressing the media, and he became emotional while discussing the immense financial strain they faced. Raju defended his brother, stating, “Shirish is close to Charan. He doesn’t have experience with the media, which is why the mistake happened.” Raju also praised Ram Charan for his patience during the film`s significant delays, which were caused by director Shankar`s commitments to `Indian 2`.While the producers deal with the fallout, Ram Charan has already focused his attention on his upcoming films, including `Peddi` with Janhvi Kapoor and another project reuniting him with `Rangasthalam` director Sukumar.
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