Dil Raju, in a recent interview, shared lessons for the film industry based on his experience. They do make sense, but who will adopt these changes is what really matters.
Dil Raju warns that for movies to survive, producers must cut wasteful expenses, rein in huge star salaries, and focus on strong storytelling.
He points out that when a film flops, it is the producer who bears the loss, while stars walk away with no accountability.
He warns that in the South, films hit OTT platforms within four weeks, compared to eight weeks in Bollywood, making theatre viewing less attractive.
To win back audiences, movies must stay longer in cinemas, and emphasizes that content is the true hero but not the stars.
Dil Raju also criticizes the herd mentality where producers blindly copy each other’s successes, with no sense of originality or understanding of actual box office dynamics.
He urges a focus on quality stories over big names, as only strong content can save the industry.
