Anurag Kashyap Criticizes Theatrical Screening Practices for 'Bandar' and 'Main Vaapas Aaunga'
Anurag Kashyap expressed dissatisfaction with the limited theatrical support for his film 'Bandar' and Imtiaz Ali's 'Main Vaapas Aaunga', citing reduced screen allocations and unconventional showtimes. He noted that while his films receive praise years later on OTT platforms, they lacked audience support during initial theatrical releases.
Anurag Kashyap said that fans praise his films years later on OTT platforms but did not support them in theatres during release. According to the Times of India, Kashyap criticized theatre chains for giving fewer screens to 'Bandar' and 'Main Vaapas Aaunga' compared to the Hollywood film 'Obsession'. He also attributed the poor box office performance of these films partly to poor showcasing, including shows at odd timings, as reported by MensXP.com. Kashyap believes the industry’s focus on big-budget event films carries financial risk, according to the Times of India. He recalled that in the past, fellow filmmakers and theatre owners were more accommodating toward smaller films, as reported by HindustanTimes.com. Kashyap referenced the 2014 release of his film 'Ugly', which was rushed back to India due to piracy after its French release and Blu-ray availability, while 'PK' was running many shows in cinemas, according to HindustanTimes.com. Fans on social media expressed frustration that Anurag Kashyap and Imtiaz Ali’s films received limited theatrical support at release.
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