Profitable films: Guneet Monga reveals surprise hits

Guneet Monga Kapoor recently discussed the landscape of women-led films and collaborations in Indian cinema. She asserted that a film's success is fundamentally tied to financial viability, not its gender focus. Monga highlighted that her most profitable ventures, such as 'Pagglait' and 'Kathal,' have demonstrated significant Return on Investment (ROI), as has 'The Lunchbox.'

Drawing inspiration from Yash Chopra's 2007 masterclass, Monga echoed his sentiment: "The scripts never fail. The budgets fail." This perspective underscores that effective money management and realistic expectation setting are paramount in film production. She emphasized that a product's performance, irrespective of its gender lead, determines its equity risk.

Monga concluded by stressing that "maths"—financial realities—are central to filmmaking success, urging against overemphasizing gender in the decision-making process. Her company, Sikhya Entertainment, is set to produce four new women-led films, including one from a fresh directorial talent.