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Priyadarshan Slams Sequels as 'Exploitation', Prefers Originals: 'Too Much Pressure'
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13-03-2026, 02:50
Priyadarshan Slams Sequels as 'Exploitation', Prefers Originals: 'Too Much Pressure'
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Veteran filmmaker Priyadarshan expresses strong dislike for making sequels of his own films, calling it "exploitation" and "extortion."
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He states that revisiting successful films brings immense pressure to replicate the original's success, rather than excitement.
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Priyadarshan notes that many Indian franchises merely reuse titles without meaningful narrative continuity, unlike Hollywood examples.
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He believes the initial success of an original film is often capitalized on to attract audiences to sequels, which then fall off.
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His upcoming horror-comedy Bhooth Bangla, starring Akshay Kumar, is set for release on April 10, 2026.
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