Anurag Kashyap Quits Bollywood, Citing 'Toxic' Industry Environment

The filmmaker has relocated to South India, criticizing Bollywood's focus on box office numbers over creative freedom.

Anurag Kashyap has confirmed his departure from Bollywood, calling the industry 'too toxic' and overly focused on producing high-grossing films.
Kashyap revealed he has moved out of Mumbai and likely relocated to Bengaluru for a more creatively fulfilling environment.
He expressed dissatisfaction with the Hindi film industry's emphasis on profits over experimentation, which he says stifles artistic joy.
The filmmaker praised South Indian cinema for its stimulating creative atmosphere and hinted at working more in that space in the future.
Kashyap is currently promoting the Hindi release of the Malayalam thriller 'Footage' and will appear as a cop in the bilingual film 'Dacoit,' with its release date pending.