BVS Ravi Critiques Tollywood’s Planning Amid Dhurandhar Franchise Buzz

Tollywood writer BVS Ravi has sparked debate in the industry by pointing to the acclaimed Dhurandhar franchise and its impressive production values achieved at a reported cost of ₹260 crores. Ravi, known for his sharp insights on Telugu cinema's creative process, questioned whether the Telugu industry could deliver a comparable franchise without overshooting the budget.

Drawing attention to the scale of the Dhurandhar project which included a star-studded cast, extravagant action sequences, and lavish sets Ravi highlighted that the filmmakers managed to shoot eight hours of footage and wrap two films within a tight budget. He remarked, "Dhar shot eight hours of footage. Imagine how hard he would have worked and the amount of research that would have gone into it. How did he convince his producers to spend so much? Dhurandhar is the beginning of the end of regular producers. They made two films within ₹260 crores, with a big star cast, out-of-the-world fights, Ranveer Singh’s luxurious house in the film, and other stunning locations."

Ravi was critical of Tollywood's approach, attributing budget overruns not to actors but to poor planning and prolonged production schedules. He stressed, “If it were made here, it would have cost ₹500 crores. The mistake is not with the heroes. Maybe they come late to the sets by an hour, that’s it. We lack planning, and the production timelines get extended here. Everything is about planning.”

With these comments, BVS Ravi has ignited conversations among film circles and fans about the need for systemic change in Tollywood’s filmmaking process. Industry watchers will be keen to see if this criticism leads to more disciplined project management in upcoming Telugu blockbusters.