Media personality Charles Mwiyeretsi, also known as DJ Denzel Ug, has criticised Ugandan filmmakers for prioritising films with social welfare themes in order to secure funding from organisations, rather than producing movies that entertain audiences with high-paced action scenes.

The XFM disk jockey recently expressed his views on X, stating that the movies audiences are most interested in are those with fighting scenes, like those created by Loukman Ali, but these are often overlooked by funding organisations.

"Uganda's best movies are about social welfare issues (FGM, BGW etc) because they get good funding from donors. The other movies we really want to watch ( @loukman ali action stuff) don't seem to get funding and many don't get shot. Overall, we lose interest in most local films," he wrote.

Mwiyeretsi further noted that when Ugandans go to cinemas to watch local movies, they often encounter films focused solely on social causes, lacking any entertaining elements and instead presenting sorrowful and sad storylines, which deter audiences.

He called upon Ugandan filmmakers to start incorporating entertaining aspects into their films to attract audiences to cinemas.

Samuel Saviour Kizito, known for his movies like Kemi, CatchOut, and Nkwanzi's Slip, echoed Denzel's sentiments, acknowledging the importance of entertainment, particularly during times when people seek relief from life's stresses. Kizito suggested that while filmmakers aim to educate their audiences, entertainment should also be a priority to draw them back to cinemas.

"Yes! The entertainment factor is crucial because people visit cinemas to be entertained. While educating them is important, entertainment should take precedence. Filmmakers can effectively blend both elements to attract audiences," he said.

Notably, Uganda's first action-packed movie, Who Killed Captain Alex, produced by Wakaliwood's Isaac Nabwana remains the most popular film nationally and internationally. Other notable action-packed films, primarily produced by Wakaliwood and a few other Ugandan filmmakers, include Sixteen Rounds by Loukman Ali, Building 62, Ubuntu Uppercut, and The Girl in The Yellow Jumper.