Game Changer filmmaker Shankar denies Anurag Kashyap's claim of editing Ram Charan film like Insta reels, reveals 'shocking' statement

Director S. Shankar’s highly anticipated film Game Changer, starring Ram Charan, is gearing up for its much-awaited Sankranthi release. Recently, the director responded to fellow filmmaker Anurag Kashyap's comments regarding films like Game Changer being edited to resemble Instagram reels.

Anurag Kashyap’s reaction to Shankar's earlier statement

Reacting to Shankar's earlier remarks about making Game Changer with the style of Instagram reels in mind, owing to shorter audience attention spans, Anurag Kashyap expressed his disappointment and questioned the approach. He suggested that films should remain a better cinematic experience rather than feel like collections of reels.

Shankar responds to Anurag Kashyap’s ‘shocking’ statement

Now, addressing Anurag Kashyap's comments, Game Changer director Shankar has clarified the misunderstanding. Shankar emphasized that he did not mean the film was inspired by Instagram reels but rather that it was made to deliver its story quickly and effectively to keep audiences engaged.

Shankar expressed his shock at Kashyap’s reaction and stated,"I didn’t say anything about Instagram reels. I meant that we must convey things quickly and effectively. When we fail to do so, we give the audience space to get distracted. The film should remain engaging throughout. Editor Reuben has achieved that in Game Changer. That’s what I intended to convey. I didn’t know he had said this, and it’s shocking because my words came from a genuine place."

What did Anurag Kashyap say?

In a recent interview, Anurag Kashyap voiced his disappointment over Shankar's remarks about catering to audiences with short attention spans. Kashyap said, "I recently read a statement by Shankar sir where he said the audience's attention span has become very short because they watch reels. So, they had to keep that in mind while making Game Changer. I don’t know what that means, and we’ll only know what he meant when we see the film."

Meanwhile, S. Shankar’s Game Changer, starring Ram Charan, is slated to hit theaters on January 10, 2025.

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