Anil Ravipudi Apologizes For His Comments About IPL Matches

Director Anil Ravipudi made headlines with a statement at the pre-release event of Satyadev’s Krishnamma

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Anil Ravipudi statement which has since stirred discussion online.

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The renowned director encouraged audiences to prioritize visiting theatres to support films

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Suggesting they skip watching IPL matches for a few days to catch movies instead.

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However, his remarks received criticism from some netizens who felt ithe public’s choice what to watch.

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Anil Ravipudi expressed regret over his words, stating he was hurt by the misunderstanding.

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He clarified that he had spoken after consulting with a distributor who noted a decline in theatre

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Attendance during summer due to the IPL. This context led to his comments, which he now seeks to amend.

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Anil Ravipudi emphasized that he never intended to offend anyone

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And urged audiences to enjoy both IPL matches and films whenever possible.

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