📌 Key Points
- Ranvir Shorey critiques the current state of independent films in India.
- Shorey says indie films are losing ground in theaters and streaming.
- He notes streaming platforms are now gatekeeping like theatrical systems.
- Shorey stars in ‘Everybody Loves Sohrab Handa’, produced by Applause Entertainment.
Ranvir Shorey voices concern over the shrinking space for independent films in India. He points out that the dominance of large, spectacle-driven movies on both streaming platforms and in theaters makes it difficult for smaller, independent films to thrive.
Indie Films Losing Ground, Says Ranvir Shorey
Actor Ranvir Shorey feels that the time is not so great for small, independent films in India. The actor, who is currently promoting his upcoming film, Everybody Loves Sohrab Handa, said in a recent interview that indie films are losing ground in both theatres and on streaming, with large spectacle-led films dominating conversations on both mediums.
In an interview with PTI, Ranvir spoke about the landscape for indie films in the country. “It’s not a great time right now for smaller films like our film. Earlier, the theatrical system was difficult for smaller independent films because of the big films and big star system. Then the streaming platforms came, and it became some kind of respite for these kinds of films. But now again, we see even on streaming platforms, the gatekeeping is becoming similar to how it was in the theatrical system,” the actor said.
Streaming Platforms Mirror Theatrical Gatekeeping
Dhurandhar, directed by Aditya Dhar, stars Ranveer Singh in the lead, along with Akshaye Khanna, R Madhavan, Arjun Rampal, and Sanjay Dutt. The first part, released in December, grossed ₹ 1300 crore worldwide. The sequel, which was released in March, has already grossed over ₹ 1600 crore.
Shorey Stars in ‘Everybody Loves Sohrab Handa’
Besides Ranvir, the movie features Vinay Pathak, Waluscha De Sousa, Saurabh Shukla, Koel Puri, Sadia Siddiqui, and Chandrachoor Rai. Everybody Loves Sohrab Handa is produced by Applause Entertainment in association with Mithya Talkies.
Shorey’s observations highlight the challenges faced by independent filmmakers. The struggle for visibility amid big-budget spectacles continues, impacting the reach of cinematic excellence in smaller films. The hope is that avenues open up for these unique voices.
