Anurag Kashyap seems to be quite frustrated with the state of Bollywood. The filmmaker recently confirmed about having ‘left Mumbai’ and called Bollywood ‘toxic’. Earlier, in an interview in December 2011, Anurag Kashyap had stated that he was planning to relocate to South India.
Anurag Kashyap calls Hindi film industry ‘toxic’
A Hindu report quoted a source close to Anurag who stated that the ‘Gangs of Wasseypur’ filmmaker has likely relocated to Bangalore. “I want to stay away from film people. The industry has become too toxic. Everyone is chasing unrealistic targets, trying to make the next ₹500 or ₹800 crore film. The creative atmosphere is gone,” Kashyap told Hindu in an interaction.
Earlier, in an interaction with The Hollywood Reporter India, Anurag Kashyap had spoken about being ‘disgusted’ and ‘disappointed’ with the Hindi film industry and that he was planning to relocate to the South for a more ‘stimulating’ environment. He said, “I envy them (South filmmakers). Because now, it’s difficult for me to go out and experiment. Because now, it comes at a cost, which makes my producers think about profit. They’re like, ‘Where are my margins? I’m losing money.’ I’m like, ‘You don’t want to make this movie? Don’t make this movie.’ But I just cannot. Because right from the beginning, before the film starts, it becomes about ‘how do we sell it?’ So the joy of filmmaking is sucked out. That’s why I want to move out. Literally, next year, I’m moving out of Mumbai.”
Anurag Kashyap’s upcoming projects
Kashyap has partnered with several Southern filmmakers in the past. The filmmaker is currently busy promoting the Malayalam film ‘Footage’ which has been presented by him. Directed by Saiju Sreedharan, the film stars Manju Warrier, Vishak Nair and Gayathri Ashok in key roles. The Hindi version of the film will be released on March 7, 2025.
On the acting front, Anurag Kashyap will be seen playing the role of a fearless cop in the upcoming film ‘Dacoit’. The film, which is being shot in Hindi and Telugu also stars Adivi Sesh and Mrunal Thakur in the lead.
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