Filmmaker Anurag Kashyap, known for his bold and unconventional storytelling, has announced plans to leave Mumbai in 2025 and relocate to South India. In a candid interview, Kashyap shared his growing dissatisfaction with the Bollywood industry, citing commercial pressures and a lack of creative freedom as his primary reasons for the move.
Frustration with Bollywood’s Commercial Focus
Kashyap expressed his frustration with Bollywood's obsession with profits, remakes, and star-driven narratives, which, he believes, have stifled creativity in filmmaking. "Now it is difficult for me to go out and experiment as it comes at a cost, which makes my producers think about profit and margins," Kashyap told The Hollywood Reporter. He explained that, from the outset, the focus in Bollywood is often more on how to sell a film rather than on artistic expression, leaving little room for experimentation.
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Seeking Creative Freedom in South India
The renowned director emphasized that the commercial pressures in Mumbai have diminished the joy of filmmaking for him. "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," he said, underlining his need for an environment that nurtures fresh ideas and risk-taking. Kashyap also criticized Bollywood's reluctance to embrace innovative narratives, pointing out that films like Manjummel Boys, which feature experimental storylines, would never be made in Bollywood.
Kashyap expressed his frustration with Bollywood's obsession with profits, remakes, and star-driven narratives, which, he believes, have stifled creativity in filmmaking. "Now it is difficult for me to go out and experiment as it comes at a cost, which makes my producers think about profit and margins," Kashyap told The Hollywood Reporter. He explained that, from the outset, the focus in Bollywood is often more on how to sell a film rather than on artistic expression, leaving little room for experimentation.
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Discontent with Talent Agencies and Actors
Beyond the industry's commercial priorities, Kashyap also criticized the role of talent agencies, which, in his view, are more focused on profit-making than on nurturing new talent. "The first-generation actors and the really entitled ones are very painful to deal with. Nobody wants to act they all want to be stars," he remarked. He further shared an anecdote about an actor who had abandoned him due to an agency's advice, only to return when their career stalled. Kashyap highlighted how agencies often prioritize appearance over skill development, sending actors to gyms rather than acting workshops.
Moving Towards Malayalam Cinema
Kashyap’s frustrations with Bollywood also extend to his experience with actors, some of whom distanced themselves from him after gaining fame. In contrast, he praised the collaborative and grounded nature of South Indian cinema, particularly Malayalam films. As a step toward his shift, Kashyap recently appeared in the Malayalam action thriller Rifle Club, directed by Aashiq Abu. The film, released on December 19, 2024, marks his growing engagement with South Indian cinema, where he hopes to find the creative freedom that he feels is lacking in Bollywood.
Kashyap's decision to move to South India signals a potential new phase in his filmmaking career, one that prioritizes artistry and creativity over commercial pressures.
With inputs from agencies
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