Anurag Kashyap on why Hindi films are not working “Our films are not rooted”

Dobaaraa is a 2022 Indian Hindi-language mystery drama film directed by Anurag Kashyap and written by Nihit Bhave, with Ekta Kapoor producing.

The film’s trailer was released today. Producer Ekta Kapoor and director Anurag Kashyap interacted with the media, answering some of the most interesting questions.

Ekta cracked a joke while discussing her thoughts on making Dobaara a theatrical release and quipped “Nowadays only South films are doing well or some big budget films are working, only mass films are doing well but my friends said the film is so good please bring it to theatres.”

Later when asked about why Hindi films are not doing great, director Anurag Kashyap said “Telugu films are working because they are connected to their culture. Our films are not rooted. People who can’t speak Hindi are making Hindi films. Films that are rooted, work well at the box office. When Our mainstream filmmakers make films of their genre works. Gangubai and bhool bhoolaiya 2 are examples. Basically, some filmmakers are trying to make films that are not for them. They are trying to impress the audience. The time we will connect to our roots film will start working.”

Taapsee Pannu starrer this film is a remake of the Spanish film Mirage and it is scheduled to hit the theatre on 19 August 2022.