Suparn Varma: Unforgiving Audiences & Cost Keep Viewers From Theatres

• Director Suparn Varma highlights changing audience expectations and the 'unforgiving' nature of Hindi film viewers.
• He notes that ideas suitable for Telugu or Malayalam films might not be accepted in Hindi cinema.
• Varma attributes low theatre footfall to high costs, stating 80-85% of India watches films on platforms.
• He expresses concern for filmmakers, as only 25% of films are watched in theatres by a small segment.
• Varma's recent works include Haq, The Family Man, Lootere, Rana Naidu, The Trial, and Sirf Ek Bandaa Kaafi Hai.

Why It Matters: Suparn Varma blames unforgiving Hindi audiences and high ticket costs for low theatre attendance.