‘If this film doesn’t run for one year, then ask me’: How Chiranjeevi turned a ‘bad sentiment’ into a blockbuster prediction

Director Kodi Ramakrishna recalled a tense moment on his debut film’s first day. A camera battery issue caused concern among the entire film crew. Megastar Chiranjeevi arrived and dispelled fears with a bold prediction. He confidently stated the film would run for one year. The movie ‘Intlo Ramayya Veedilo Krishnayya’ became a major success.