Taapsee Pannu: Unconventional Films Face Extinction Without Audience Support

• Taapsee Pannu states that women-led and unconventional films are becoming "extinct" due to lack of audience support.
• She highlights the increasing difficulty in bringing such stories to the big screen, despite her own success in offbeat cinema.
• Pannu debunks the idea that digital platforms are a safe haven, noting OTTs now prioritize "massy" content that performs well in theaters.
• She urges audiences to support all types of cinema by watching films in theaters, warning that waiting for OTT releases is "suicidal" for meaningful cinema.
• Pannu emphasizes that victories for female-led films, like "Mardaani 3," are crucial for opening opportunities for other women in the industry.