Filmmaker Anurag Kashyap believes Bollywood is increasingly favouring patriotic and devotional films, leaving filmmakers with fewer opportunities to explore other genres. With titles such as Dhurandhar 2, Border 2 and Hanuman Ansh finding success, Kashyap says the current trend has made it difficult for diverse projects to secure backing.

Anurag Kashyap on Bollywood's film trends

In a conversation with Hindustan Times, the filmmaker spoke about the challenges of making independent cinema while discussing his role as executive producer on Little Thomas, a children’s film directed by Kaushal Oza and starring Gulshan Devaiah and Rasika Dugal.