Following actor and filmmaker Anurag Kashyap's strong criticism of the Hindi film industry and his remarks regarding director Shankar's filmmaking approach, Shankar has responded to clarify that Kashyap has misinterpreted his comments.

Director Shankar addresses Anurag Kashyap’s critiques of his filmmaking approach

In a recent interview, Anurag Kashyap, who has been vocal about his discontent with the Hindi film industry, also commented on director Shankar's statements regarding the need for films to resonate with contemporary audiences, particularly in an era dominated by social media. During a pre-release event for Game Changer in Dallas, Shankar mentioned that he crafted the Ram Charan-starrer with the social media-savvy generation in mind, acknowledging the reduced attention spans of many viewers.

Kashyap expressed confusion over Shankar's remarks, stating that the true meaning could only be discerned after viewing the film. In response, Shankar clarified that his intention was not to reference Instagram reels but rather to emphasize the importance of effective and swift communication in storytelling. He noted that failing to achieve this could lead to audience distraction. Shankar also conveyed his surprise at Kashyap's comments, indicating that he was unaware of them.

Anurag Kashyap expresses his disillusionment with Bollywood, plans to relocate south

Anurag Kashyap has openly conveyed his dissatisfaction with the Hindi film industry, stating that he feels "disgusted" and intends to relocate to the southern film industry next year.

Kashyap expressed a desire to find an environment that offers "stimulation," criticizing Hindi film producers for their tendency to focus solely on remaking successful south Indian films rather than pursuing innovative projects.

The director has previously participated in several south Indian films, including Maharaja, Rifle Club, Viduthalai Part 2, and Leo.

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