PremiumAnurag Kashyap says films like Manjummel Boys would never originate in Bollywood; critiques Hindi film industry's obsession with remakes
Anurag Kashyap recently made a shocking statement. He said that he is soon leaving Mumbai for the South as he is disgusted by his own industry.
Last Updated: 01.17 PM, Dec 31, 2024
Anurag Kashyap is one of the most successful filmmakers in the industry. He has directed films such as Gangs of Wasseyur, Bombay Talkies, Ugly, Lust Stories, and more. In a recent interview, the director expressed his frustration over the Bollywood industry and its focus on profits and remakes. Showering praise on Malayalam film, Manjummel Boys, he said that he is going to leave Mumbai soon and relocate to the South.
Anurag Kashyap says Bollywood is obsessed with remakes
Speaking to The Hollywood Reporter India, Anurag Kashyap opened up about Bollywood's obsession with remakes. Highlighting it, he praised Manjummel Boys and also stated that he would leave Mumbai soon for the South.
He said that it is difficult for him to go out and experiment as it comes at a cost, which makes his producers think about profit and margins.
The filmmaker said, “Right from the beginning before the film starts, it becomes about how to sell it. So, the joy of filmmaking is sucked out. That’s why I want to move out of Mumbai next year. I am going to the South. I want to go where there is stimulation. Otherwise, I will die as an old man. I am so disappointed and disgusted by my own industry. I am disgusted by the mindset."
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Showering praise on Manjummel Boys, Anurag said that films like this would never originate in Bollywood but would instead be remade if successful. “The mindset is to remake what’s already worked. They will not try anything new,” he said.
Speaking about Manjummel Boys, it hit theatres on February 22 this year and took the box office by storm both in Kerala and all other southern states. Almost over two months since its theatrical release, the film made its OTT debut now. It is now streaming on Disney+ Hotstar.
The film, directed by Chidambaram, is a survival drama starring an ensemble star cast including Soubin Shahir, Sreenath Bhasi, Balu Varghese, Ganapathi S. Poduval, Lal Jr., Deepak Parambol, Abhiram Radhakrishnan, Arun Kurian, Khalid Rahman and Shebin Benson.
Based on a true incident that took place in 2006, Manjummel Boys is about a group of friends from Kerala who decide to travel to Kodaikanal in Tamil Nadu. While exploring the caves known as Gunaa Caves, one of them falls into a deep pit.
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