Bhola Shankar producer addresses rumours of rift with Chiranjeevi: It may be casual...

Chiranjeevi's latest film Bhola Shankar was released amid much excitement on August 11. However, movie tanked at box office and will reportedly incur heavy losses. This led to speculations of a rift between producer and Chiranjeevi. However, Anil Sunkara of AK Entertainments slammed such baseless rumours.

3 things you need to know

• Bhola Shankar is remake of Ajith's film Vedalam.
• Hindi dubbed version of Bhola Shankar will release on August 25.
• Anil Sunkara urged fans to not spre such rumours as y can ruin relationships.

Anil Sunkara slams those spreing false rumours

Bhola Shankar producer Anil Sunkara took to his social media handle to pen a note against people who are spre rumours in wake of film's box office failure. He wrote, "Rumours may satisfy cruel fun of some people, but tarnishing image built on hardwork for ages is an unacceptable crime. It also gives immense pressure and anxiety to all families involved."

(Anil Sunkara calls out people for spreing false rumours about him and Chiranjeevi | Image: Anil Sunkara/X)

Anil revealed that reports claiming disputes between him and actor Chiranjeevi are "pure trash". Bhola Shankar producer mentioned that actor has been supportive throughout this time and is on very good terms with him. Anil urged people to not let "hatred prevail over facts". He furr wrote that circulating fake news may be fun for some people, but se speculations have implications for ones involved. Anil concluded his note with, "I am thankful to all my well-wishers in industry who expressed concern over situation. With all ir blessings, wish to come back strong."

Bhola Shankar production team releases statement

Speculations of discord between production team of Bhola Shankar and Chiranjeevi regarding financial matters were also circulating online on social media. However, AK Entertainment released an official statement and labelled se rumours as "baseless" and "senseless". statement furr re, "We Kindly Request everyone NOT to BELIEVE such kind of news and have unnecessary discussions over it."