Vicky Kaushal argues that the surge in ultra-masculine action flicks stems from what audiences crave. He asserts that filmmakers will pivot away from this trend once viewers lose interest, highlighting how industry choices reflect societal tastes. For Kaushal, these films are merely reflections of what the cinema-goers wish to indulge in on the big screen.
Vicky Kaushal, who gave one of the biggest hits of this year with ‘Chhaava’, recently shared his thoughts on hyper-masculine action movies. Speaking on the topic, the actor shared that it is all about demand and supply. He stated that when the audience stops watching hyper-action flicks, the producers will stop making them.
Vicky Kaushal speaks on the glorification of hyper-masculine heroes
During his appearance on the Yuvaa Conclave, Vicky Kaushal was asked to comment on what he feels about the glorification of hyper-masculine heroes. Answering the question, he shared, “There have always been phases and trends in the industry… The intensity of action, the intensity of drama, the intensity of comedy, the intensity of romance… It goes through phases.”Kaushal expressed that all these phases are “dictated by the society and not the other way round.” Calling it a demand-and-supply business, the actor added that the moviemakers would like to tell the stories that “you would like to hear.”Vicky also acknowledged the fact that every year there are some “out-of-syllabus” films that become massive hits but called them anomalies.
Vicky Kaushal on the current phase of the film industry
The ‘Raazi’ actor stated that the current is where the audience needs to be given the experience in theaters. He added, “This experience is given with great visuals and sound and high stimulation. But I don’t see anything bad or wrong in that.”The dad-to-be actor concluded, saying that everything is done keeping the viewers in mind. He said, “The day they feel they’re done with it, you won’t see these films.”
More about ‘Chhaava’
Directed by Laxman Utekar, the film was based on the life of Maratha king Chhatrapati Sambhaji Maharaj. Vicky played the titular role, while Akshaye Khanna essayed the character of Mughal emperor Aurangzeb. The film went on to earn Rs 601.54 crore at the box office in just India, according to the Sacnilk report.
Vicky Kaushal’s next film
Vicky will next feature in Sanjay Leela Bhansali’s ‘Love And War’, co-starring Ranbir Kapoor and Alia Bhatt. The film has been scheduled to hit screens in March 2026. Go to Source
