Nollywood Star Itele Criticized for “Kesari” on Netflix; Mixed Reactions from Fans!
Nollywood actor and producer, Itele, recently faced backlash from movie lovers following the release of his film, “Kesari,” on Netflix. Despite his efforts to share the movie on a major platform, fans were disappointed with the storyline and openly expressed dissatisfaction.
A voice note circulating online captured fans criticizing the film and suggesting it should not have been made available on Netflix. Instead, they recommended that the movie be recorded on CDs and sold in local markets. This criticism highlights the high expectations and scrutiny of releasing films on prominent platforms like Netflix.
Here are some of the reactions from fans:
@_unusualqueen: “Towards the end make sense sah.”
@kingofkingz1141: “The movie made me dumber, I’ve been reading inspirational books ever since.”
@yemmy1: “Dem no lie oh.”
@justina155__: “No lies.”
@blegbee_nails: “Worst movie I’ve ever watched. Mtsheeewwww.”
@dipnap_jennifer: “The story line is so confusing, everyone is trying to make an epic movie with storylines that have no direction. I didn’t finish the movie cos it was just shocking.”
@beyondstylee_collection: “I couldn’t finish the movie tho, confusion wan wound me, I didn’t understand where the movie was heading. my thoughts though.”
@mees_rammyy: “The moving was making sense still he klled his dad and suddenly same people that was k!lled became police men.”
@ntawanaghimien: “Confused story line, very poor.”
The critical reception of “Kesari” highlights the challenges filmmakers face in meeting audience expectations, especially when releasing content on high-profile platforms like Netflix. Despite the negative feedback, Itele’s decision to share his work on such a platform shows his ambition to reach a wider audience.
In a contrasting turn of events, Itele was recently celebrated by market women in Abeokuta, Ogun state, during a film shoot. The market women showered the actors with gifts, showing their appreciation and support. This act of kindness demonstrated the strong connection between the actor and his fans at the grassroots level, despite the mixed reviews of his film.
Overall, while “Kesari” received criticism for its storyline and execution, the support from local fans indicates a complex relationship between Nollywood filmmakers and their diverse audience base.
