Is Sukumar's School Formula Losing Its Freshness?

A section of Tollywood fans feels Telugu cinema is repeatedly using the same identity-and-respect formula in big commercial films. The article points Sukumar's "Pushpa," and his students' "Peddi" and "The Paradise" as examples, arguing that changing the setting, hero or scale does not create enough freshness. It urges young filmmakers to explore new conflicts and emotions.