Presently in the industry, the clash between directors is on par with the clash between star heroes. There’s a stiff competition among the directors to move up the rungs of ladder.
Though Khaidi No.150 and Gautamiputra Satakarni’s clash at the BO is projected as Chiru Vs Balayya, one has to admit that it is also Vinayak Vs Krish.
Keep aside the BO numbers aside for a moment. In the whole Vinayak versus Krish episode, clearly, Krish has an upper hand on Vinayak. While many are talking about Krish and his work in GPSK, there are only few who are talking about Vinayak and his directorial prowess in Khaidi No.150.
Besides commercial success with a historic subject, Krish also earned a great name with Satakarni. Despite very little story available, how Krish made it an engaging watch and how he elevated heroism has won applause.
Whereas Vinayak looks overshadowed by Chiranjeevi. The total credit of the film’s success has been attributed to Chiru & his comeback. Also Khaidi being a remake is one of the reasons for Vinayak being sidelined. Though he made very few improvements like including fun in fights and et al, this haven’t garnered him enough name.
Even Vinayak and Chiru’s last collaboration Tagore too was remake of a Tamil film (Ramana), but that got him good name. However, Vinayak couldn’t repeat it this time around. This where he lost to Krish.
Apart from Khaidi & Satakarni, Sharwanand’s Satamanam Bhavati too released. But none of them in the movie got a good name with this film.
Also the biggest success of Krish is that he managed to overcome the hype of Balayya’s 100. Krish isn’t overshadowed by Balayya. In fact, many are lauding Krish more than Balayya. This is definitely required for a star director. Earlier directors like RGV, Rajamouli, Mani Ratnam, Shankar have done it.
Considering all the above, Krish is the one who gained maximum in the Sankranti battle – both personally and professionally. Now reports have it that he is also going to launch Mokshagna. Easily, Krish is now moved up the list of top directors in Tollywood joining Rajamouli, Trivikram, Boyapati, Koratala Siva.