Maverick filmmaker Ram Gopal Varma asserts 'Manam' would have joined Rs 100 crore club if it was made in Bollywood. "Just saw 'Manam'. If it was made in Bollywood it would have straight gone for Rs.100 crore. 'Manam' is the first constructive demonstration that Tollywood actually can go into a new age of cinema. There was a standing ovation at the end in the theatre I saw 'Manam', which I doubt ever happens for a Telugu film," he says.
RGV stated he feared Nag would over-shadow Naga Chaitanya before watching the film but to his surprise the young hero was terrific and way better than how his father was in his first screen sharing experience with ANR. He also opined both Nag and Vikram Kumar deserve a pat on their back for attempting content-driven film and getting everything right.
The Director feels the only tragedy of ‘Manam’ is that ANR is not alive to see this astounding celebration of human emotions. He, however, expressed confidence that Nag would take forward the legacy of ANR.
RGV stated he feared Nag would over-shadow Naga Chaitanya before watching the film but to his surprise the young hero was terrific and way better than how his father was in his first screen sharing experience with ANR. He also opined both Nag and Vikram Kumar deserve a pat on their back for attempting content-driven film and getting everything right.
The Director feels the only tragedy of ‘Manam’ is that ANR is not alive to see this astounding celebration of human emotions. He, however, expressed confidence that Nag would take forward the legacy of ANR.