'CINEMA IS MY WAY OF ADDRESSING SOCIAL ISSUES'

Gearing up to release Game Changer, director Shankar discusses criticisms, why audiences should know the effort behind making a film, visual grandeur, Ram Charan, and more

- JAYABHUVANESHWARI B

When we are seated in front of theatre screens, diving deep into the world of a film, seldom do we understand the technical effort that goes behind creating the fictional world. Director Shankar, a luminary when it comes to technical and visual innovations in Indian cinema, says it is essential for audiences to know what goes behind achieving such visual grandeur. "It's important for these behind-the-scenes insights to be shared because they offer valuable lessons for audiences and aspiring filmmakers. I once came across a brief yet brilliant shot in a Hollywood film, and when I looked into how it was created, I discovered that the team had invested an entire year of effort for that single moment. Such dedication explains why it takes someone like James Cameron 11 years to craft a sequel," he says, as he wistfully wishes the making video of 2.0 sees the light of day.