Suryaa Entertainment Desk: Director Vinod Kapri has stated that 75 percent of the shows for his film 'Pyre' were reduced in theaters shortly after its release without prior notice. The director expressed disappointment regarding this decision, noting that the film unit is unhappy with the situation.
Vinod Kapri alleged that experimental films reflecting social issues face unfair treatment from commercial theaters. He observed that despite positive audience reception and growing word-of-mouth publicity, the significant reduction in shows puts the film's survival at risk. He expressed concern that such conditions may discourage new directors from pursuing innovative stories.
The director stated that the team is working to sustain the film despite these challenges and appealed to the audience to support reality-based cinema. His comments, shared via social media, have gained attention within the film industry. Film analysts have suggested that addressing these theatrical obstacles is necessary to support content-driven films.