Fri May 09 01:50:00 UTC 2025: ## Director Tarun Bhaskar’s Slow Pace Raises Concerns in Telugu Film Industry
**Hyderabad, May 8, 2025** – The Telugu film industry is buzzing with discussion about the slow pace of work of some of its promising directors, with the career trajectory of Tarun Bhaskar serving as a prime example. Bhaskar, who catapulted to fame with the 2016 hit *Pelli Choopulu*, launching Vijay Deverakonda’s career, has seen a significant slowdown in recent years.
While his subsequent film, *Ee Nagaraniki Emaindi*, garnered a cult following, its commercial success was limited. His last directorial venture, *Keeda Cola*, released two years ago, received a lukewarm response. Since then, Bhaskar has yet to start a new project. A planned collaboration with Vijay Deverakonda titled *Binami* never materialized, largely due to Deverakonda’s packed schedule with pan-India films.
The article points out that Bhaskar’s slow pace contrasts sharply with the industry’s need for faster production cycles to create more opportunities. While delays are somewhat expected for directors working with top-tier heroes like those favoured by Rajamouli and Sukumar, the same cannot be said for those handling medium-budget projects. The author argues that even talented directors who can deliver high-quality content on a lower budget should prioritize speed and output to maintain momentum.
Meanwhile, Bhaskar’s acting career is forging ahead; a Malayalam remake in which he stars is slated for release soon. This leaves the question of whether he will continue directing or transition fully into acting.
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