Director Lingusamy’s production house Thirrupathi Brothers has recently issued a statement clarifying the financial status of the Kamal Haasan-starrer Utthama Villain. The production house stated that the film, produced on a first copy basis, resulted in significant losses for them, contrary to claims made on a popular YouTube channel.
In the statement posted on social media, Thirrupathi Brothers emphasized that Utthama Villain was not a hit film but rather a financial failure for the company. The post also included a video featuring producer-director Lingusamy discussing the challenges faced during the making of the film.
The production house highlighted its successful track record with films like Thirrupathi, Paiyyaa, Vettai, and others, underscoring that Utthama Villain was an exception in terms of profitability. The statement revealed that Kamal Haasan and his late brother Chandrahaasan had acknowledged the financial setback and promised to collaborate on another project to offset the losses incurred.
Thirrupathi Brothers condemned the false claim circulating on YouTube channel Valaipechu, alleging that director Lingusamy had declared Utthama Villain a profitable venture. The production house urged netizens to refrain from spreading misinformation online.
The clarification from Thirrupathi Brothers sheds light on the financial realities of film production and serves as a reminder to verify information before sharing it online.