MUMBAI: In response to criticism directed at his Tamil thriller 'Maharaja,' director Anurag Kashyap has acknowledged that some viewers were "triggered" by the Vijay Sethupathi starrer film. Although the film has garnered praise and achieved unparalleled views on Netflix, its portrayal of violence, especially against women, has caused controversy.
In an interview with the popular news portal, Kashyap talked about the negative response and compared it to that of the movie 'Kill,' which was financed by Karan Johar and Guneet Monga and is regarded as one of the goriest Hindi films of the last few years.
“My latest Tamil flick, like ‘Kill,’ has drawn a lot of criticism for its violent scenes, but that’s okay because some films will trigger something. I believe violence should look so real and extreme that it actually stops you from doing it,” the director shared.
Kashyap also praised Malayalam cinema, highlighting the originality and authenticity of its storytelling. He noted that the Malayalam film industry has produced several hits this year, including ‘Manjummel Boys,’ ‘The Goat Life,’ ‘Aavesham,’ ‘Premalu,’ and ‘Bramayugam.’
“I watch more Malayalam movies than Hindi these days because they excite me so much more. People here (in the Malayalam film industry) tell original stories that are unique to each individual. The filmmakers are catering to themselves rather than the market. A movie like ‘Bramayugam’ will never be made in black and white in any other industry. It shows that they’re making the films they truly want to make.”
Kashyap went on to say that even commercial Malayalam films are truly entertaining and don't mind taking risks, like in 'Aavesham,' where influencers are cast in important roles. “In Bollywood, they would fill these roles with big stars, focusing on star power rather than telling a real story,”he added.
The director criticized the Hindi film industry for frequently adhering to stereotypes and only breaking from norms with the release of unique films like 'Kill,' '12th Fail,' or 'Laapataa Ladies.' Kashyap claims that 'Kill' is an action film that takes a totally different tack.
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