🔥 Trending Anurag Kashyap Reviews New Telugu Film 'Pallaburusu'

Anurag Kashyap, a prominent Indian filmmaker, has recently shared his opinions on various topics, including the Bollywood industry's relationship with power, his personal life, and his reviews of contemporary films.

Bollywood's Relationship with Power

Kashyap has openly discussed why he believes sections of Bollywood tend to "bend to power." He suggests that this compromise often starts with an initial "yes," after which the benefits and power gained make it exceedingly difficult to withdraw ¹⁵. He elaborated that once individuals or the industry accept these advantages, it becomes challenging to reverse course ¹. He has also drawn a comparison between Bollywood and South Indian cinema, positing that South Indian cinema is less susceptible to these pressures because it does not solely depend on Hindi cinema ⁵.

Personal Life and Age Gap in Relationship

Kashyap has also been in the news for his personal life, specifically his relationship with Shubhra Shetty, who is 20 years his junior. He has addressed the challenges and public scrutiny associated with this age gap ²⁶⁷.

• Self-Consciousness and Initial Hesitation: Kashyap admitted to feeling self-conscious about the age difference, to the extent that he initially tried to push Shetty away ². He noted that as he aged and Shetty maintained her youthful appearance, this feeling intensified ².
• Shubhra Shetty's Perspective: Shetty, who previously worked as an assistant director at Kashyap's production house, Phantom Films, has shared her perspective on their relationship. She mentioned that Kashyap told her she had given him a reason to live and desire a longer life, which she found to be a "sweet way" of viewing their bond ³.
• Marriage Views: Despite their strong relationship, Kashyap revealed that Shetty "does not believe in marriage" ⁸. He was asked about the possibility of marrying for a third time in an interview, to which he clarified her stance ⁸.

Recent Film Reviews

Kashyap has also been active in reviewing recent films, offering his critical insights:

• Pallaburusu: He highly praised the Telugu film Pallaburusu, giving it a five-star rating. Kashyap commended the film for its simplicity and described it as a refreshing departure from action-heavy movies ⁴.
• Dorothy (Karthik Subbaraj's Film): Kashyap reviewed Karthik Subbaraj's upcoming film Dorothy, calling it the director's "boldest work to date." He noted that the narrative is both surprising and pleasantly shocking, generating significant curiosity among audiences for its unpredictable turns ⁹¹⁰. The film's selection for TIFF 2026 (Toronto International Film Festival) further highlights the interest it has garnered ⁹.