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Priyadarshan: Malayalam Cinema's Rival is Steven Spielberg, Not Bollywood's Budgets
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News18
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14-03-2026, 00:19
Priyadarshan: Malayalam Cinema's Rival is Steven Spielberg, Not Bollywood's Budgets
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Veteran filmmaker Priyadarshan contrasts Hindi and Malayalam cinema, citing Bollywood's trend-driven approach.
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He states Malayalam cinema prioritizes strong storytelling due to limited budgets, competing with "Steven Spielberg" on content.
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Priyadarshan emphasizes his directorial vision, stating "films don't flop, budgets do," and manages actors effectively.
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He finds making audiences laugh more challenging than evoking sadness, a skill evident in his popular comedies.
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His next project, the horror-comedy Bhoot Bangla, starring Akshay Kumar, Tabu, Paresh Rawal, and Rajpal Yadav, releases April 10.
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