Anurag Kashyap has confirmed his departure from Bollywood, citing frustration with the industry's "toxic" environment.
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He believes the industry's obsession with Rs 500-800 crore box office targets has stifled creativity, making it difficult for filmmakers to take risks.
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In an interview with The Hindu, Kashyap stated that he wants to distance himself from Bollywood as the creative atmosphere is fading, with filmmakers prioritising commercial success over storytelling.
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Anurag has expressed admiration for South Indian cinema, saying that he envies South filmmakers as they get to experiment despite financial constraints.
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He said that all producers want margins and question "how to sell" movies, sucking the joy out of filmmaking.
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The Gangs of Wasseypur director stated his plans to leave Mumbai next year, with sources suggesting that he has already relocated to Bengaluru.
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He is currently promoting Footage, a Malayalam thriller directed by Saiju Sreedharan, where he serves as the presenter.
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In the upcoming bilingual film Dacoit, shot in Hindi and Telugu, Anurag Kashyap will be seen playing a cop.
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