Boyapati agenda in Skanda exposed. Experienced director Boyapati Srinu appears to have a hidden motive behind casting the Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister as the antagonist in his latest film 'Skanda.' It's no secret that Boyapati has long been an admirer of the Nandamuri clan and has actively supported the Telugu Desam Party (TDP) and its leader, former Chief Minister Nara Chandrababu Naidu, through promotional advertisements for several years.
A credible source reveals, "Boyapati has directed more than 10 commercials to promote the Telugu Desam Party and its initiatives, contributing significantly to enhancing the image of the former AP Chief Minister in his works." The source goes on to mention that Boyapati even directed Chandrababu Naidu himself during the production of a documentary film centered around the 'Godavari Pushkaralu' event in 2015. "Boyapati was entrusted with the responsibility of capturing the essence of the river festival, creatively shooting the Harathi programs on special boats instead of the river banks and skillfully presenting the 'Kanakadurga Temple' from diverse angles during this spiritual celebration," the source adds.
To reaffirm his loyalty to the TDP, it appears Boyapati decided to portray the Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister (Ajay Purkar) as a menacing villain in 'Skanda.' In the film, the character takes drastic measures, including murdering his own uncle, to obstruct the marriage of his daughter, who has eloped with her lover. The Chief Minister's character is depicted delivering dialogues more in line with a rogue than a leader, and while Boyapati may have aimed to score some political points by referencing 'freebies,' it seems that the film lacked a compelling script to maintain the audience's interest.
Previously, Boyapati Sreenu enjoyed blockbuster success with Nandamuri Balakrishna, and their collaborations on films such as 'Legend' and 'Akhanda' not only performed exceptionally well at the Telugu box office but also elevated Boyapati to the upper echelons of the directing profession.