Modern Cinema: Dhurandhar, Ramayana Prove One Big Truth

Adi Shankar believes that Indian cinema is entering a new phase where emotions and storytelling matter more than visual spectacle alone. The writer and producer recently shared his thoughts on the changing trends in commercial cinema.

Speaking about recent big films, Adi Shankar referred to the response received by Dhurandhar and Nitesh Tiwari’s Ramayana. He said the biggest strength of modern filmmakers is their confidence in the hero and the story being told.

According to Adi, audiences today want to feel emotionally connected to films instead of watching only large-scale visuals. He added that originality and emotional depth are helping movies connect strongly with viewers.

Adi Shankar also criticised the tendency of Indian cinema to seek validation from the West. However, he expressed confidence that Indian blockbusters could soon outperform Hollywood films in terms of reach and impact.

While discussing franchises, Adi pointed out that excessive dependence on VFX has created what he described as fake imagination. He said the rise of artificial intelligence has changed filmmaking even further.

According to Adi, major studios may struggle in the future if they continue depending only on spectacle and visual scale. He believes audiences are now paying more attention to creativity and fresh storytelling perspectives.

He also warned that an obsession with VFX could hide creative emptiness in films. Referring to the growing influence of AI, Adi mentioned that even big projects like Avengers: Doomsday are facing similar concerns.

The points raised by Adi Shankar have already been discussed by several trade analysts and film critics over the last few years. Many viewers now expect strong storytelling along with large cinematic presentation.

Several upcoming big-budget films are already creating huge expectations at the box office. Industry watchers believe the next few months could mark an important phase for Indian cinema.