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Anurag Kashyap Critiques Bollywood's Focus on Patriotic and Devotional Films
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What Happened?
Filmmaker Anurag Kashyap expressed concerns about the dominance of patriotic and devotional films in Bollywood, stating that it limits the diversity of cinema. He highlighted the challenges of producing films outside these genres.
Key points
- Anurag Kashyap is producing the children's film 'Little Thomas'.
- He believes that making films is increasingly difficult due to market trends.
- Successful films like 'Dhurandhar' and 'Hanuman Ansh' are influencing producers to focus on patriotic and devotional themes.
- 'Dhurandhar 2' has grossed over Rs 1000 crore worldwide.
- 'Hanuman Ansh' was made on a budget of Rs 2 crore and grossed over Rs 430 crore.
Key insights
- Kashyap's comments reflect a growing concern among filmmakers about the narrowing scope of film genres.
- The success of patriotic films could lead to a long-term shift in Bollywood's creative landscape.
- Emerging filmmakers may struggle to find funding for diverse projects.
Why it matters
The trend towards patriotic and devotional films may limit creative storytelling in Bollywood.
Entities
Anurag Kashyap· PersonLittle Thomas· ProductDhurandhar 2· ProductHanuman Ansh· Product
Source
Times Now
