Anurag Kashyap confirms he is left ‘poisonous’ Bollywood and Mumbai: ‘Everyone seems to be attempting to make ₹800 crore movies’ | Bollywood

Mar 05, 2025 08:02 PM IST
Filmmaker Anurag Kashyap confirmed his relocation to South India and revealed why he thinks that the Hindi movie business has turn into ‘poisonous’.
In December final 12 months, filmmaker Anurag Kashyap revealed in an interview that he was planning to relocate to South India. Now, in a dialog with The Hindu, the filmmaker has confirmed that he has ‘left Mumbai’ and known as Bollywood “poisonous”.
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Anurag calls Hindi movie business ‘poisonous’
A supply advised the portal that Anurag has probably relocated to Bangalore. The filmmaker, who had earlier expressed his disappointment with the Hindi movie business, reiterated his stance, calling it “poisonous”. He stated, “I need to keep away from movie individuals. The business has turn into too poisonous. Everyone seems to be chasing unrealistic targets, attempting to make the following ₹500 or ₹800 crore movie. The inventive environment is gone.”
Earlier, Anurag advised The Hollywood Reporter India that he was so “disgusted” and “disenchanted” with the Hindi movie business that he was planning to relocate to the South of India for a extra “stimulative” atmosphere. He stated, “I envy them (South filmmakers). As a result of now, it is troublesome for me to exit and experiment. As a result of now, it comes at a value, which makes my producers take into consideration revenue. They’re like, ‘The place are my margins? I’m shedding cash.’ I am like, ‘You don’t need to make this film? Don’t make this film.’ However I simply can’t. As a result of proper from the start, earlier than the movie begins, it turns into about ‘how can we promote it?’ So the enjoyment of filmmaking is sucked out. That is why I need to transfer out. Actually, subsequent 12 months, I am transferring out of Mumbai.”
Anurag Kashyap’s upcoming tasks
The filmmaker is at the moment busy selling the Malayalam movie Footage, which is offered by him. Directed by Saiju Sreedharan, the movie stars Manju Warrier alongside Vishak Nair and Gayathri Ashok in key roles. The movie was launched in August final 12 months. Nevertheless, its Hindi model can be launched on March 7, 2025.
Anurag will subsequent be seen taking part in the position of a fearless cop within the upcoming film Dacoit. The movie, which is being shot concurrently in Hindi and Telugu, will function Adivi Sesh and Mrunal Thakur within the lead roles. The discharge date of the movie is but to be introduced.

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