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Director Slams 'Unfair' Screen Cuts for Indie Films
9 Nov
Summary
- Director Vinod Kapri alleges smaller films face screen reductions.
- Pyre's screenings dropped by over 75% within days of release.
- Filmmaker questions fair play when big releases push out others.
Filmmaker Vinod Kapri has publicly expressed dismay over the drastic reduction of screen showings for his film, Pyre. Kapri alleges that independent films are being sidelined to accommodate larger releases.
Pyre, an emotional drama set in Uttarakhand, began its run with approximately 80 shows. Positive audience feedback led to a rapid expansion, with the film securing over 400 shows across numerous screens within a few days.
However, Kapri reported a sharp decline, stating that over 75% of the shows were subsequently removed. The film's nationwide screening count reportedly dropped from over 400 to fewer than 100.
Kapri suggested that theatre owners and distributors received instructions to exclusively screen a particular film, even when seats remained empty. He questioned the necessity of big films displacing smaller ones and highlighted Pyre's modest budget of Rs 2 crore to Rs 2.5 crore.
The director appealed to theatre owners and distributors, urging them to cease what he described as an injustice. He emphasized that while they might have invested heavily in their films, his team poured their souls into Pyre and deserved a fair opportunity.
