'Janatha Garage' opened to mixed reviews and word-of-mouth. Still, The film managed to set the cash registers ringing all over the World.
Responding to the query on poor ratings by Critics from a Caller while being in a TV Studio, Koratala Siva suggested: 'With due respect to Critics, I appeal them to conduct a survey at the theaters soon after FDFS to know the audience pulse before spreading negativity as a huge money is at stake'.
During the press meet, Koratala Siva pin pointed that a particular reviewer has specifically mentioned about the marriage proposal of NTR & his Maradalu. 'I don't blame them as its their job. He (Reviewer) wrote 'Environmental Specialist maradalu ni premistada? Genetic Disorders ostayi. Its a threat to environment'. If what he wrote is true, Then I admit I'm a failure. I took care in NTR's costumes, bag and shoes. Even mentioned how crackers will affect the environment. My research is limited to that extent!,' he shot back.Â