Anurag Kashyap calls out screen bias as ‘Obsession’ dominates Indian theatres
Key takeaways
- In a strongly worded Instagram Story on Saturday, June 14, 2026, Kashyap wrote: “I totally understand that everyone wants to see OBSESSION, but it can still run longer with lesser shows.
- He noted the issue affected his own film Bandar last week, and is now impacting new releases including Imtiaz Ali’s Main Vaapas Aaunga, Manoj Bajpayee-starrer Governor, and Telugu film Sing Geetham.
- “Last week it was with Bandar, this week with Main Vaapas Aaunga, Sing Geetham and Governor… while Obsession is in 6-7 shows,” he added.
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Add ARY News on Google AAResize Filmmaker Anurag Kashyap has publicly criticized Indian exhibitors for prioritizing Hollywood horror blockbuster Obsession over domestic releases, warning that Indian cinema “won’t grow” without better showcasing.
In a strongly worded Instagram Story on Saturday, June 14, 2026, Kashyap wrote: “I totally understand that everyone wants to see OBSESSION, but it can still run longer with lesser shows. If we don’t prioritise our own films with better showcasing, then I don’t understand how will we grow”.
He noted the issue affected his own film Bandar last week, and is now impacting new releases including Imtiaz Ali’s Main Vaapas Aaunga, Manoj Bajpayee-starrer Governor, and Telugu film Sing Geetham.