Ram Gopal Varma calls Obsession ‘reset button’ for theatrical cinema: “Every woman has a little bit of Nikki in her”
Filmmaker Ram Gopal Varma praised the independent thriller 'Obsession' for its success, arguing it proves that low-budget, non-star-driven films can thrive in theaters. He highlighted the film's minimalist production and unique visual style as a 'reset button' for the industry.
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This perspective challenges the prevailing industry belief that only high-budget, star-studded spectacles are commercially viable.
Add as a preferred source on Google Filmmaker Ram Gopal Varma has shared his admiration for Obsession , the independent thriller directed by Curry Barker, praising not only its box office performance but also its filmmaking techniques. In a series of posts on social media on June 7, Varma reflected on why he believes the film has struck a chord with audiences and how it challenges long-held assumptions about what draws viewers to theatres.
The article summarizes a filmmaker's public opinion and industry analysis without taking a stance on the film's quality.
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