Rumors suggest a rift between Sukumar and Allu Arjun over differences in the film's shooting, notably Allu Arjun shaving his beard against Sukumar's wishes. This reportedly led to tensions, prompting Sukumar to travel to America and Allu Arjun to Europe with his family. Despite requests for three units to shoot, Sukumar allegedly did not comply, exacerbating their disagreements.

Responding to fans on Twitter, Sukumar clarified that he took a break during editing, which is common practice. He mentioned that post-production can follow after shooting is completed, explaining his current focus on editing to meet the December 6 release date. Allu Arjun's team has addressed these rumors, indicating there are no significant differences between him and Sukumar.