We have witnessed the "Nepotism" debate turn into a civil war, dividing the industry into "insiders" and "outsiders." We have seen the "Drug-On-Cruise" busts and the "Aashram" controversies. For the common citizen, grappling with inflation and infrastructure, these mega scandals offer a form of escapism that is often more gripping than the films themselves. The scriptwriter for these real-life dramas is relentless; the plot twists are unpredictable, and the stakes are reputations, not just box office receipts.
