Director Jis Joy reveals producer friend’s financial struggle after backing a recent flop film; netizens speculate the film

‘Thalavan’ director Jis Joy shared an emotional account of a close friend's financial struggles after producing a recent Malayalam film that incurred significant losses.

Speaking to Milestone Makers, Jis Joy detailed how his friend faced severe financial setbacks due to the film's unexpectedly high budget and subsequent poor box office performance.

Jis Joy explained that his friend, despite warnings from close associates, decided to take a substantial risk by investing heavily in the project. "We advised him not to exceed the budget, warning him of the potential financial consequences," Jis Joy recounted. However, his friend placed his trust in the film's director, an established filmmaker, and proceeded with the production, confident that the movie would succeed.

Tragically, the film failed to meet expectations and flopped at the box office on its second day of release. The substantial financial loss left Jis Joy's friend in a state of deep depression. "When I visited him later, he was visibly depressed," Jis Joy shared, highlighting the emotional toll of the financial failure.

Although Jis Joy did not disclose the name of the producer or the specific film involved, his comments have sparked widespread speculation among netizens. Many have started identifying recent Malayalam films that performed poorly at the box office, attempting to pinpoint which project Jis Joy was referring to.

On a more positive note, Jis Joy's latest directorial venture, ‘Thalavan,’ has been receiving favorable reviews from audiences.