Fans Demand Vintage Puri Back

Some films that once struggled at the box office find a renewed appreciation when re-released years later. We have seen several instances of the same. Films like Oye, Orange, Ee Nagaraniki Emaindi, and many others have witnessed big successes at the box office. Ravi Teja’s Neninthe, directed by Puri Jagannath and co-starring Siya Gautham, has returned to theaters.

Originally released in 2008, the film was not a commercial success despite its engaging industry-centric narrative and Chakri’s soulful music. The primary reason for the film’s initial failure was its inability to connect with the mass audience. While it depicted realistic issues like the struggles of producers, the obsessive behavior of fans, and the harsh realities of the film industry, these themes did not resonate widely. Moreover, the heroine’s portrayal fell short of expectations.

However, the song Krishnanagare Mama, with Bhaskara Bhatla’s poignant lyrics and Chakri’s memorable composition, stood out and became a highlight of the film. Fast forward to the present, Neninthe has received an overwhelmingly positive response upon re-release.

The audiences now view it as a visionary piece by Puri Jagannath, praising how the film accurately predicted and depicted contemporary industry issues like fake collections, manipulated reviews, exaggerated posters, and staged public reactions. People who are revisiting the film in theatres are calling it a masterpiece ahead of its time.

Fans are now demanding the return of the “vintage” Puri Jagannath, whose sharp storytelling and fearless approach to industry-related topics once set him apart.

May be a sequel to Neninthe could bring back Puri to success?