It was shocking news that the title of Valmiki has been changed to Gaddalakonda Ganesh just before its release. The makers of this movie were asked to change the Valmiki title as Boya Valmiki community had filed a case against using Valmiki’s name for a movie title.
After hearing both parties, the court had ordered the movie unit to change the title. The makers announced the change on the eve of its release.
On the other hand, both Ananthapur and Kurnool District authorities have banned Valmiki’s screening, citing law and order concerns following opposition from a community, even after the censor board cleared it for release.
Speaking with the media, Harish Shankar said that the movie does not insult saint Valmiki and he asked the community people to watch the movie to find out. Overall, this title change move came as a shock to many people from the film industry.
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Here’s how Tollywood celebrities react on Valmiki title change:
Vamshi Paidipally: This is very painful… No Film or Director deserve this… @harish2you we are all with You…I know your commitment towards a film ra Harish…#GaddalakondaGanesh will be a winner for sure…
Lavanya Tripathi: What’s In a name! A good movie will remain a good movie, wishing @harish2you @IAmVarunTej and the team all the very best! Wish u a blockbuster #GaddhalakondaGanesh aka #Valmiki
Bobby: #Valmiki is now #GaddalakondaGanesh. Changing the title a day before its release is something which nobody experienced before. But the content remains same brother @harish2you. My best wishes to @IAmVarunTej and entire team.
Anil Sunkara: Valmiki aina Ganesh aina bomma super hitte. Advanced congratulations to my friends for ever @RaamAchanta and Gopi. @harish2you waiting for seeing your mass dhamaka tomm. All the very best to @IAmVarunTej and team. Wishing it to become a cult film with blockbuster status.
Vijay Devarakonda: #Valmiki is now #GaddalakondaGanesh Unfortunate that this was allowed to happen to a movie but the theatres will fill up and people will enjoy the film. My support and best wishes to @IAmVarunTej, @harish2you Anna, @Atharvaamurali, @hegdepooja and the team.