Anurag Kashyap Praises Rekhachitram, Thudarum, Eko; Prefers Malayalam Films Over Hindi
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Anurag Kashyap Praises Malayalam Cinema: "See More Malayalam Than Hindi Films"
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Moneycontrol•17-02-2026, 08:46
Anurag Kashyap Praises Malayalam Cinema: "See More Malayalam Than Hindi Films"
•Filmmaker Anurag Kashyap lauded Malayalam cinema, specifically Rekhachitram, Thudarum, and Eko, for their creative strength and original storytelling.
•Kashyap highlighted Kerala's unique film culture, supported by film clubs and educated viewers, which fosters risk-taking and cinematic experimentation.
•He noted that Malayalam films thrive on organic word-of-mouth success, unlike Bollywood's reliance on star power and large marketing budgets.
•Kashyap praised the realism in films like Thudarum, where the hero is a taxi driver, contrasting it with Bollywood's formulaic approach.
•He stated, "I see more Malayalam films in a week than I see Hindi films in the whole year!" emphasizing the distinctiveness and vitality of regional cinema.