Filmmaker Anurag Kashyap criticized the trend of “pan-India” filmmaking, describing it as a “massive scam” during a session at The Huddle by The Hindu. He argued that a film can only be considered “pan-India” when it has achieved success nationwide, not before. Films like “Baahubali,” “KGF,” and “Pushpa” have set a precedent for this trend, which has led to inflated budgets and fees. Kashyap believes that films that become successful often have “zero-expectations” and that the decline of storytelling begins when films like “Uri: The Surgical Strike” and “RRR” become popular. He also criticized streaming platforms like Netflix and Amazon Prime Video for “dumbing down” their content to attract viewers. Kashyap recently supported the film “Phule,” a biopic of social reformers Jyotirao Phule and Savitribai Phule, which faced opposition from Brahmin groups. He emphasized the importance of being careful in times of great offense.
Anurag Kashyap: ‘Pan-India’ Filmmaking a ‘Massive Scam’, Streaming Content ‘Worse Than Television’
