Blaming Reviews Won’t Save a Film

At the success meet of Band Melam last night, several actors and the director voiced strong complaints about film reviews. Some said reviews are damaging films badly, while other actor even questioned producer satirically why reviewers were not “managed.” One speaker even suggested that critics should wait a few days before sharing their opinions.

However, the bigger issue seems to be something else. The team successfully brought back the hit “Court” pair, expecting that their previous popularity would automatically pull audiences to theatres. While the chemistry between the lead pair still works to an extent, that alone cannot guarantee success. Audiences today expect a strong story and engaging narration, not just familiar faces.

This argument about reviews also misses a basic point. Reviews, whether positive or negative, are usually based on how the film actually feels to the viewer. Audiences along with reviews, They also check trailers, songs, and public talk before making a decision.

If a film truly connects with people, no amount of negative reviews can stop it. Social media quickly reflects genuine audience reactions, and strong content always finds support.

When a film fails to create that impact, blaming reviews becomes an easy excuse. Instead of targeting critics, filmmakers need to focus on delivering better content.

At the same event, producer Bekkem Venugopal made a sensible point that everyone should do their own job. Filmmakers should focus on making good films, and critics should share honest opinions.