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Filmmaker Fights Budget Talk, Urges Film Magic
9 May
Summary
- Riteish Deshmukh discourages focus on film budgets.
- He emphasizes the audience's ticket price as the true budget.
- Deshmukh recalls childhood awe of films, devoid of financial concerns.
Director Riteish Deshmukh has called for a recalibration of conversations surrounding film production costs, particularly in light of the buzz around his latest release, 'Raja Shivaji.' Deshmukh conveyed that the exact budget figures are best known by the producers and are irrelevant to the audience's experience.
He suggested that the cost of a movie ticket should be considered the true 'budget' for viewers, encouraging a focus on the magical, immersive quality of cinema. Deshmukh reminisced about his own childhood viewing experiences, stating that he never considered the budget of films like 'Sholay,' only the grand entertainment they offered.
Deshmukh also acknowledged the industry's role in normalizing discussions around actor fees and box office collections. He noted that his Marathi productions have consistently maintained discretion regarding budgets, preferring to let the films speak for themselves.
