Nani made a big statement at the Court pre-release event, saying, “If you don’t like this film, don’t watch my next film Hit 3.” This bold remark went viral on the internet and created massive buzz around Court. Even though it was a small film, Nani’s statement generated extraordinary hype for the premieres — and the film’s content went beyond expectations, becoming a sensational blockbuster. It is regarded as one of the best films of 2025.
One of Court’s lead actors, Priyadarshi, tried to imitate Nani’s approach but ended up facing a disastrous result. At the Mithra Mandali pre-release event, Priyadarshi confidently said, “The film is good and will definitely work for everyone. If you don’t like Mithra Mandali, don’t watch my next film.” The team even screened premieres last night with full confidence.
However, shockingly, the film received unanimous negative and disastrous reviews from both critics and audiences. As a result, it couldn’t even secure minimum openings today and is practically a washout. With new releases arriving from tomorrow, Mithra Mandali is unlikely to find any audience due to its poor word of mouth.
Filmmakers and actors should avoid making such bold statements just for promotional hype, as it diminishes their credibility. In the case of Mithra Mandali, leaving aside the box office result, when not even one in ten people found the movie watchable, such statements only backfire and seem unnecessary.