Kill director Nagesh Bhat has reportedly been locked by Amazon Prime to direct Deadlocked, an upcoming action film starring Jamie Foxx.
While the announcement has been welcomed by many as another Indian filmmaker making it to Hollywood, it has also triggered a heated debate online.
Many social media users questioned why acclaimed Indian directors often end up directing what they describe as “mid tier” Hollywood projects instead of building bigger careers in Bollywood.
A common opinion online is that filmmakers like Nagesh Bhat, who impressed audiences with Kill, have the potential to direct larger Hindi films featuring top stars.
Many believe that working with A-list Bollywood actors on original stories could be more creatively rewarding than a Hollywood action thriller.
Several users argued that while Jamie Foxx remains a respected Oscar-winning actor, Deadlocked appears to be another streaming action entertainer rather than a prestige production.
According to them, Indian directors frequently get opportunities in Hollywood only for genre films with limited creative ambition instead of marquee studio tentpoles.
Others disagreed with that view, pointing out that directing a Hollywood production backed by Amazon Prime opens doors that may not exist otherwise.
They argued that building a global filmography, working with international crews can significantly boost a director’s career.
Whether Deadlocked turns out to be a breakthrough moment for Nagesh Bhat or simply another action film remains to be seen.
