Every director goes through failures, and Maruthi is no exception. He has delivered flops in the past too, but the backlash he is currently facing after “The Raja Saab” appears to be on a different level.
The trolling intensified further once the film premiered on OTT, with social media users dissecting several scenes and calling out what they described as outdated and unimaginative writing.
Clips and screenshots of certain sequences have been widely circulated online, adding fuel to the criticism.
Some netizens have even gone to the extent of comparing him with Meher Ramesh, making the online chatter harsher.
Amid this negativity, industry gossip suggests that top stars may now be hesitant to collaborate with him.
Though Maruthi recently stated that he would be directing a film with Chiranjeevi next, insiders claim that securing dates—even from mid-range heroes—might not be easy in the current scenario.
However, trade observers feel it would be premature to write him off. Maruthi earlier built his brand with youthful entertainers featuring newcomers and emerging talent.
A return to that space, focusing on strong writing and fresh energy, could help him stage a comeback.
For now, all eyes are on his next move and whether he can silence the criticism with a solid film.
