As the much-awaited Hari Hara Veera Mallu (HHVM) nears its theatrical release, all eyes are on the cast, crew, and the promotional run-up. But there’s one conspicuous absence director Krish Jagarlamudi. Despite working on the film for over four years, writing its story and screenplay, and helming the majority of Part 1, Krish has chosen to remain completely silent about the project.

Delays caused by Pawan Kalyan’s political schedule reportedly led to friction and indefinite pauses in production. Eventually, Krish stepped away, and the responsibility to wrap up the film fell into the hands of Jyothi Krishna, son of producer AM Rathnam. Jyothi Krishna shot additional sequences, adjusted the screenplay, and finished the film in line with Pawan’s limited availability.

This turn of events has raised multiple questions. How much of the final cut is Krish’s vision? How much of the original script has survived? Why hasn’t Krish spoken up either to claim credit or clarify his position?

Krish’s current preoccupation with his next directorial venture, Ghati, seems to have diverted his attention from HHVM. However, his total lack of engagement no social media mentions, no interviews, not even a promotional post has left fans puzzled and somewhat disappointed.

The situation bears resemblance to Krish’s fallout with Kangana Ranaut during Manikarnika, where he was removed during post-production and the film was completed without his input. That incident caused significant controversy over creative rights and screen credit something HHVM might soon experience, depending on audience reaction.

With promotional events now rolling out, the big question is: Will Krish make an appearance or issue a statement before release day? Fans of both the director and the film are hoping for clarity. Until then, the silence continues loud and confusing.