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Director Ananth Mahadevan Refuses Web Series Due to Creative Control Issues
11 Aug
Summary
- Director Ananth Mahadevan avoids OTT directing over creative control concerns.
- He criticizes platforms for interfering and reshooting director's scenes.
- Mahadevan prefers acting in web series to directing them.
Ananth Mahadevan, currently appearing in 'Operation Safed Sagar,' has explained his decision to steer clear of directing web series. He expressed his unwillingness to compromise on creative autonomy, recalling instances where streaming platforms interfered with filmmaking and even demanded reshoots.
Mahadevan stated he will not direct a series if a platform dictates his directorial approach. He has observed that directors often have limited creative input on the final product after extensive writing, shooting, and editing. He cited an experience where a scene he felt was well-done was reshot due to external platform demands.
Having ideas suitable for long-format shows, Mahadevan finds the development process on these platforms too volatile. He stated that he would rather continue acting in web series than face the demanding production cycle behind the camera.
