aActor Arshad Warsi recently shared his thoughts on the evolving landscape of Hindi cinema, suggesting that many filmmakers are now playing it safe by leaning heavily into superhero stories post-‘RRR’. He encourages a brave embrace of fresh ideas and imaginative risks, reminding the industry that true audience connection stems from the essence of the story rather than its genre.
Arshad Warsi recently shared his perspective on the current state of filmmaking, expressing that makers, especially in Hindi cinema, have become risk-averse and are following trends rather than exploring creative ideas.
‘RRR’ changed everything, every hero is a superhero now
In an interview with India Today, Arshad Warsi said filmmakers today often stick to trends instead of taking creative risks. “Ever since ‘RRR’, it feels like every hero has become a superhero. Where are the real people?”He recalled that when his film ‘Jolly LLB 3 released’, a journalist told him they were finally watching a movie after a long time, as everything else had become “so larger-than-life.”Warsi clarified that there’s nothing wrong with making commercial films, but urged filmmakers to experiment when resources allow. “If you have the money and the facilities, take a bit of a risk. Try something different. It might just appeal to the audience a lot more. It has always worked,” he said.
Is Bollywood lagging behind South cinema?
When asked if Bollywood is lagging behind South cinema due to rooted storytelling, Warsi disagreed. “A movie works when it’s good—that’s all,” he said, citing ‘Kantara’ and ‘Saiyaara’ as examples of films that succeeded purely because of quality. “The genre doesn’t matter—it could be superhero, comedy, or anything. If it’s good, it works.”He also highlighted a difference in sensibilities between the two industries. “With all due respect, the South Indian industry has a different sensibility—they look at their actors differently. Hindi cinema has its own sensibility—we look at actors differently,” Warsi said. He emphasized the importance of understanding the distinction between audiences and filmmaking approaches in the two industries.Meanwhile, Arshad Warsi is currently enjoying the release of his latest film ‘Bhagwat Chapter One: Raakshas’.
