Entering the Rs1 billion (Dh57.7 million) club has emerged as a measure of success at the box office.
But Neeraj Ghaywan, who is venturing into showbiz with Masaan, says he won’t restrict himself within any boundaries, because for him the script is the only dealmaker.
“I don’t want to fall under any boundaries be it commercial cinema or independent cinema. My first film has a solid foundation due to its script. So if there is a good script and we think that we should do it then we will do it even if it is commercial,” Ghaywan said.
The director shared his views on cinema at the opening of the five-day Jagran Film Festival on Wednesday. His film Masaan, which won two awards at the 68th Cannes International Film Festival earlier this year, was the opening film of the sixth edition of the Jagran festival.
The director also feels that script is the new king of the box office.
“The lines are fast fading. This year is the biggest example as script-based films have done exceptionally well at the box-office. So it motivates us all,” he said.
The movie, which follows the stories of four people from a small town, will hit the Indian screens on July 24. Ghaywan says he will start working on his next film after Masaan releases.
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