Priyadarshan: Hindi Cinema Lacks Liberty, Malayalam Focuses on Content

• Priyadarshan states Hindi cinema offers little liberty to writers/directors, unlike story-centric Malayalam cinema.
• He notes Bollywood often copies successful formats, leading to sameness, with producers and actors frequently interfering.
• Malayalam cinema, despite shoestring budgets, prioritizes content and competes with big-budget films.
• His upcoming Hindi horror-comedy "Bhoot Bangla" reunites him with Akshay Kumar, Tabu, and Paresh Rawal.
• Priyadarshan believes films don't flop, budgets do, and aims to create family-friendly comedies without double meanings.