Anurag Kashyap on How ‘Thangalaan’ Inspired Him: Talks About South Cinema and North Cinema’s Visual Difference

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Filmmaker turned actor Anurag Kashyap earlier shared his thoughts on the teaser of 'Thangalaan', reflecting on the stark difference between Hindi cinema and South Indian cinema. "Yesterday I was seeing the teaser of Thangalaan, and I was like, I don't see those visuals in Hindi cinema. I don't see us doing that," he remarked.

Pointing out how Bollywood's focus shifted abroad, he added, "There was a time period, I think, where instead of our roots, we went abroad. Our cinema took a detour to the UK & the US. So there's a whole decade that was dedicated to making films in the UK and US, so somewhere there's a massive disconnect which is not there in the South cinema and I get very inspired. I do not miss films from there, but I often miss films from Hindi."

Anurag Kashyap's comments highlight a big trend in the film industry. Over the past decade, South Indian cinema has gained prominence for its originality and box office success. As North Indian cinema grapples with this disparity, breathtaking visuals have become one of the defining strengths of South Indian films, making that a big reason for the gap between the regions.

With 'Thangalaan', South Indian cinema aims to continue the trend of setting new standards, promising an innovative and visually striking experience. The film is expected to uphold the high benchmarks set by previous South Indian movies, reinforcing the industry's creative excellence.

'Thangalaan' is going to be yet another cinematic spectacle from the South. It is a real story of Kolar Gold Fields (KGF) when KGF was discovered by the British who exploited and looted it for their own purpose. The film is going to take ahead the spree of the South industry of bringing unique concepts to the audience. It's yet another film from the South with an unusual concept.

Directed by Pa. Ranjith, 'Thangalaan' starring Chiyaan Vikram and Malavika Mohanan in a prominent role is scheduled for a worldwide release on August 15, 2024, in Hindi, Tamil, Telugu, Kannada, and Malayalam. The music of the film is composed by G.V. Prakash Kumar.