The film Gaddalakonda Ganesh was originally titled Valmiki. This Harish Shankar directorial starring Varun Tej and Pooja Hegde in the lead released today with the new title Gaddalakonda Ganesh. The makers of this flick were issued a notice at the last minute to get the film’s title changed before it hits the big screens. The film landed in trouble after members of the Boya community submitted a representation to the regional board of CBFC citing the title Valmiki has hurt the sentiments of the community members. (Valmiki) It is the name of a great saint and in the film the lead actor portraying the character of a rowdy (with that name) did not go down well the community members. Gaddalakonda Ganesh Movie Review: Varun Tej Starrer Gets a Thumbs Up on Twitter Despite Film’s Last Minute Name Change.

On the eve of the release the High Court of Telangana State issued notice to the makers and asked the film’s title Valmiki to get changed. Some of the celebs down south have reacted over this issue. Vijay Deverakonda, Maharshi director Vamshi Paidipally, Lavanya Tripathi and many others have extended their support to filmmaker Harish Shankar. Let’s take a look at the tweets shared by celebs on Valmiki title change.

Vijay Deverakonda

Vamshi Paidipally

Lavanya Tripathi

Director Bobby

Despite facing such issues at the end moment, Harish Shankar’s film have opened to positive reviews. Fans have given it a thumbs up. In fact, many are even impressed to see Varun in the avatar of Gaddalakonda Ganesh. Stay tuned for further updates.

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