‘Maharaja Hostel’ cast reacts to online negativity, says: ‘The response from the theater has been very positive’
The team behind the Malayalam horror-comedy ‘Maharaja Hostel’ has spoken out against what they termed as a negative campaign targeting the film on social media.In a video shared on Instagram, the film’s newcomers appealed to the audience to watch the film in theaters before forming an opinion.The film stars Akhil NRD, Akhil Shah, Sharath Babu and Sajin Cherukayil in the lead roles. Maharaja Hostel, directed by Charu Wakan, blends horror and comedy.
Actors ask for honest reviews from audiences
In the video, the actors admitted that they are newcomers and admitted that there might be shortcomings in their performances.The actors said, “Our film has received a very good positive response. At the same time, we are seeing a lot of negativity on social media. This is a small film, and we are all acting in a film for the first time.”
Since we are newcomers, it is normal for there to be mistakes on our part. We just ask that you watch the film first and then share your honest opinion.”The team added, “It’s a small production house and a low-budget film, so there are certain limitations. As first-time actors, you might notice flaws in our performance. Even with limited resources, the producers made the film to the best of their ability. You won’t really understand the experience unless you watch it in the theatre.”
The Maharaja Hostel team says the theater response is different from social media
The actors also claimed that the feedback they received from cinema audiences was significantly more positive than was reflected online.They said: “Although there is a lot of negativity on social media, the response we are receiving directly from audiences in the theaters has been very positive. That’s why we don’t understand why there is so much negativity online. It’s honestly quite upsetting.”
The cast talks about their trip to the cinema
The cast explained that they dealt with their characters according to the director’s vision and acknowledged that they still had a lot to learn.They said, “We played our roles exactly the way the director wanted. Since we came from the reel industry, we adapted our characters in this style. We are grateful that so many people are supporting us. We have just taken our first steps in cinema, and we need your encouragement.”
Please watch the movie and share your personal opinion.”Concluding their message, the actors urged moviegoers not to be influenced by campaigns asking people to avoid the film.They concluded by saying: “Because of you, we have had the opportunity to enter the film industry, and we hope that you will continue to support us. There are campaigns asking people not to watch the film at all. Everyone has the right to express their own opinion, but please watch the film before expressing it. We will learn from our mistakes and come back stronger. We hope that everyone will stand by us.”‘Maharaja Hostel’ is directed by Charu Wakan and features Akhil NRD, Akhil Shah, Sharath Babu and Sajin Cherukayil in the lead roles.
