'Navarasa Nayaka' Jaggesh expresses deep concerns about the future of Indian cinema

Actor Jaggesh, popularly known as the Navarasa Nayaka of Kannada industry, recently shared his deep concerns about the future of the film industry on ZEE Kannada's comedy reality show, Comedy Khiladigalu. The actor, who is also one of the celebrity judges on the show, became emotional as he discussed the ongoing struggles in cinema. His emotional commentary shed light on the critical challenges facing cinema today, raising urgent questions about its future in Karnataka and across India.

Jaggesh's recent film, Ranganayaka, directed by Guruprasad of Mata and Eddelu Manjunatha fame, also faced a disappointing reception at the box office. The film's lacklustre performance prompted Jaggesh to apologise to his fans, expressing his regret.

Addressing the challenges facing the film industry and sparking a broader conversation about its future, Jaggesh candidly highlighted the stark reality that, despite the release of meticulously crafted films with extensive promotions, audiences remain elusive, leading to significant financial setbacks. He mentioned that this predicament extends beyond Kannada cinema, affecting the Indian film industry as a whole.

The actor pointed out that filmmakers are pouring their hearts and souls into creating content-based movies, yet the outcomes are disheartening. He noted that the issues plaguing Kannada cinema are mirrored in the larger Indian film landscape. Even high-budget films featuring stars like Akshay Kumar have faltered, resulting in heavy financial losses. "Millions of rupees are being squandered. The film industry in India is in dire straits. Only those films with enormous budgets seem to get attention, while smaller, more modest projects are overlooked. If this trend persists, smaller films will struggle to survive," Jaggesh warned.

Jaggesh also took a critical stance against social media reviewers, suggesting that their negative critiques might be exacerbating the industry's woes. He implied that harsh reviews could be playing a role in the poor performance of films, adding another layer of difficulty for the industry.