Shoojit Sirkar’s I Want to Talk, starring Abhishek Bachchan, received positive reviews from both critics and audiences. However, despite appreciation, the film left an impression at the box office. In a conversation with NDTV, the filmmaker admitted that the film’s box office performance made him unresolved.
Shoojit Sircar on I wast to talk box office failure
Asked if the commercial performance of the film has impressed him, Shujit Sirkar shared, “I want to make films until I can make him on my own terms and with the vision of me.” And sometimes, it bothers you. I was fully distracted because I did not know what to do or not really did in the case of the audience going to the theater. But now, the film is also on OTT, and a lot of people see me reacting to it. It is very difficult for me to explain. But yes, box office collection bothers you. ,
The director also addressed the notion of his film having a niche project, saying, “I want to talk as a niche film or not – I would say that there are many layers as a niche film. The film is located in the US, so many languages are spoken. ,
He said, “The title of the film is in English. Many film lovers are made aware of international materials. What do you say what they see? Therefore, if you look at it from that perspective, I have my own The film never thought was in that niche category.
Additionally, he revealed that Amitabh Bachchan appreciated the film and was pleased with how it came out.
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Directed by Shujit Sirkar and written by Ritesh Shah, I was manufactured by Want to Talk Rising Sun Films and Kino Works. The film tells the true story of Arjun Sen (starred by Abhishek Bachchan), avoiding a cancer that goes through a living surgery while dealing with a complex relationship with his daughter.
Filmed in California, the play also includes Ahilya Bamaro and Johnny Lever. Despite the significant praise, the film collected only 25 million of the world at the box office. It is now available for streaming on Prime Video India.
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