Indian filmmaker Anurag Kashyap calls Bollywood ‘too toxic,’ confirms leaving Mumbai

• Anurag Kashyap has officially confirmed that he has left Mumbai.
• Kashyap reiterated his earlier stance, calling Bollywood “too toxic.”
• He stated that he wants to stay away from film people.

Renowned filmmaker Anurag Kashyap has officially confirmed that he has left Mumbai, citing dissatisfaction with the Hindi film industry. In a conversation with an Indian outlet, Kashyap reiterated his earlier stance, calling Bollywood “too toxic.”

“I want to stay away from film people. The industry has become too toxic. Everyone is chasing unrealistic targets, trying to make the next ₹500 or ₹800 crore film. The creative atmosphere is gone,” he stated. Reports suggest that he has likely relocated to Bangalore.

Earlier, in an interview with The Hollywood Reporter India, Kashyap had expressed frustration, saying he was “disgusted” and “disappointed” with Bollywood. Comparing it to South Indian cinema, he admitted, “I envy them (South filmmakers). Because now, it’s difficult for me to go out and experiment… The joy of filmmaking is sucked out. That’s why I want to move out. Literally, next year, I’m moving out of Mumbai.”

Currently, Kashyap is promoting the Malayalam film Footage, which he is presenting. Meanwhile, he will also be seen as a fearless cop in the upcoming film Dacoit, starring Adivi Sesh and Mrunal Thakur. The film is being shot in both Hindi and Telugu, with its release date yet to be announced.

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