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Producer Santosh Sen has challenged producer-actor Deepak Raj Giri and journalist Prakash Suvedi to prove that he is the commander of a “cyber army.”
Recently, Sen has been accused of using this cyber army to promote his film “12 Ghar” while criticizing “Chhakka Panja 5.”
In a recent television show, Giri signaled that Sen mobilized the cyber army against his film. Sen responded to these allegations by posting a video on his Facebook page, denying the accusations.
In the video posted on Wednesday, Santosh urged people to present evidence before making claims. He questioned how he could have used a cyber army or contacted anyone to promote his film. He suggested that they should go to the relevant authorities to find the truth, saying, “In this digital age, everything is known.”
Sen mentioned that he initially ignored the accusations but decided to respond after receiving numerous phone calls and messages. He emphasized that accusations should not be made lightly.
He stated, “I never told anyone to watch ’12 Ghar’ and skip ‘Chhakka Panja.’ The audience wanted something different, which is why they chose to watch ’12 Ghar.’ The audience is our god.”
Sen believes that Giri and Suvedi are blaming the audience instead of acknowledging their preferences. He expressed that he wishes for all films to succeed and has no ill will toward anyone.
He acknowledged that festivals like Dashain and Tihar are for everyone, but noted that he had already scheduled his film’s release date before Giri announced his release during the festival.
Sen also mentioned that he has given “Chhakka Panja 5” good wishes, and Giri did not react negatively to it. He noted that his film “Balidan” has actor Sameer Bhatt, who is also in “12 Ghar,” which is why he has been promoting it more.
Since the announcement of “12 Ghar,” social media has been buzzing with comments urging people to watch it, which the “Chhakka Panja 5” team claimed was due to cyber army attacks on them.
Sen criticized Deepak Raj Giri for making money from his films but not contributing to the film industry. He argued that making one successful film does not sustain the entire industry and pointed out that even unsuccessful films can help the industry grow.
He accused Giri’s banner of making significant profits without doing enough for the film industry. Sen suggested that Giri should focus on making films with talented directors and actors, aiming for wider platforms like Netflix.
Sen expressed that the Nepali film industry should evolve beyond just focusing on low-budget films that aim for quick profits. He emphasized the need for deeper thinking and commitment from filmmakers.
He acknowledged the rise of actor Sameer Bhatt in the industry and compared it to the emergence of Balendra Shah in Kathmandu, noting the hard work and preparation that led to their success.
