The start of 2025 has been tough for Bollywood, with several big-budget films underperforming, including Salman Khan's ‘Sikandar’, which fell short of Eid release expectations. Director Shoojit Sircar weighed in, saying one key issue is the industry's reluctance to take risks in storytelling.
Shoojit Sircar highlighted two key issues affecting Bollywood. “First, filmmakers and producers aren't taking enough creative risks. You can’t keep repeating old stories—you need to bring fresh, insightful subjects, regardless of genre,” he said. He also pointed to the rising fees of popular actors, noting that some may need to rethink their charges. “I won’t comment on entourages or exact numbers, but if actors don’t lower their fees, directors may stop approaching them altogether,” he warned.
Sircar also shared how his production house, Rising Sun Films, manages to keep costs under control by collaborating with actors who respect budget constraints. “We’ve always ensured our films stay within budget, which is why we’ve had fewer complaints. We work with actors who understand they’re part of a Rising Sun project with me, and that means keeping costs reasonable,” he explained.
