ANURAG KASHYAP'S STATEMENT 'MALAYALAM CINEMA IS BETTER THAN BOLLYWOOD' LEAVES INTERNET DIVIDED

Bollywood filmmaker Anurag Kashyap's recent Instagram story sparked controversy once again as the actor-director praised Mollywood over Bollywood.

On July 4, Anurag Kashyap shared a post from an Instagram page which stated, "Why Malayalam cinema is better than Bollywood." The post went viral as it discussed various aspects and compared both industries. Anurag's admiration for Malayalam cinema caused a social media divide, with some Instagram users arguing against comparing Mollywood with Bollywood and others suggesting that he was disparaging his own industry.

The Instagram post highlighted that the essence of Malayalam cinema lies in its authenticity and its ability to connect with human experiences, distinct from Bollywood's inclination towards high drama. Recent notable examples of such authenticity include 'Aavesham' and 'Premalu,' where Fahadh Faasil played crucial roles as both an actor and a producer respectively.

Meanwhile, Anurag Kashyap has been increasingly involved in South Indian films. Following his significant experience with Kamal Haasan in 'Vikram,' Kashyap expressed interest in collaborating with Lokesh Kanagaraj, leading him to the sets of Thalapathy Vijay's 'Leo.' His footprint in South Indian cinema includes a memorable antagonist role opposite Nayanthara in 'Imaikkaa Nodigal' and a successful stint alongside Vijay Sethupathi in the recent blockbuster 'Maharaja,' which crossed Rs 100 crore in India.READ ALSO: ‘Kalki 2898 AD’ has THIS connection with Fahadh Faasil’s ‘Aavesham’