Laila is an anticipated film featuring Vishwak Sen, scheduled for release on February 14, 2025. The initial excitement surrounding the film was modest; however, interest surged dramatically when the esteemed Megastar Chiranjeevi graced the pre-release event as the chief guest. Nonetheless, certain remarks made during the event stirred controversy, especially a statement by actor "30 Years" Prithvi, who criticized the YCP government under the leadership of YS Jagan.

Laila gets marred in controversy

The comments directed at current MLAs were poorly received by party members, prompting them to launch a social media offensive against both the filmmakers and Vishwak Sen. A boycott initiative under the hashtag #BoycottLaila began to trend, accumulating more than 25,000 tweets. This reaction caused significant distress within the film's team, resulting in a state of alarm among the producers

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In reaction to the situation, Vishwak Sen and producer Sahu Garapati convened a press conference to elucidate their association with Prithvi’s remarks. They appealed to the public to separate the film from the ongoing controversy, highlighting that the prohibition of a movie has significant repercussions on the livelihoods of numerous individuals, with substantial financial implications involved. Additionally, Vishwak Sen extended an apology to both the media and leaders of the YCP party, expressing his sincere regret on behalf of anyone who may have been offended by Prithvi’s comments.

Vishwak Sen apologizes to YCP party

During the press conference, Vishwak Sen articulated his exasperation, pondering why his films are consistently enveloped in controversy. Interestingly, despite the turmoil, the controversy inadvertently benefited Laila. A considerable number of individuals were oblivious to the film's release; however, due to Chiranjeevi's involvement and the incident related to 30 Years Prithvi, Laila attracted considerable attention.

Social media trends possess the power to significantly influence the success of a film. Although negative publicity can occasionally detract from a project, it appears that, in this instance, it has heightened interest in Laila. A comparable scenario was noted with Ram Charan’s Game Changer, which faced negative commentary on social media from its inception.

Laila stars Akanksha Singh in the leading female role, with the musical score crafted by Leon James. Vishwak Sen takes on a distinctive role as a woman in the film. The industry is now keenly observing the box office performance to determine whether this controversy will result in a successful outcome for Laila.

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