Anurag Kashyap Slams Shankar's Remarks on "Game Changer" Targeting Instagram-Reel Audiences
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Ram Charan's upcoming film, Game Changer, directed by Shankar, is among the most eagerly awaited movies of the year. The film's lavish pre-release event took place at the Curtis Culwell Center in Dallas, USA, on Saturday, with the attendance of the cast and crew. However, a remark made by Shankar has drawn criticism from director Anurag Kashyap, who addressed the issue in a recent interview with The Hollywood Reporter India.
What Anurag Kashyap said
During the interview, Anurag remarked, “I came across a statement from Shankar sir, which mentioned, ‘The attention span of today’s audience has significantly diminished. They engage with Reels. Therefore, we have considered this while creating Game Changer.’ I am uncertain about the implications of that! We will only understand it once we view the film.”
He further stated, “Numerous filmmakers are expressing similar sentiments, claiming, ‘My film is essentially a compilation of Reels because that is what the audience desires.’ Filmmakers who once inspired me as culinary artists, crafting unique creations, are now resembling caterers. The moment one begins to prioritize what the audience wishes to see, that marks the onset of a decline. The audience is not a singular entity; it is a vast ocean of individuals. There exists an audience for everything.”
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Game Changer marks the directorial debut of Shankar in the Telugu film industry. This project represents his first collaboration with Ram. The cast includes notable actors such as Kiara Advani, Anjali, SJ Suryah, Srikanth, Samuthirakani, and Jayaram, who all play significant roles in the film. Scheduled for release in theatres on January 10, 2025, it will be available in Telugu, Tamil, and Hindi to coincide with the Sankranthi festival.
In a related note, Anurag was recently featured as an actor in Rifle Club, which was his first venture into Malayalam cinema. His previous directorial effort, Kennedy, is still pending release.
