Abhishek Bachchan Defends Raja Shivaji VFX Amid Criticism
Bollywood actor Riteish Deshmukh's latest Marathi historical drama, Raja Shivaji, has faced significant backlash from audiences regarding its visual effects. Critics and viewers have described the war scenes as artificial and noted an overreliance on blue screen technology, which detracted from the film's realism. In response to the controversy, Abhishek Bachchan, who plays Sambhaji Shahaji Bhosale in the film, came forward to defend the production. He emphasized that comparing Indian cinema's VFX capabilities to Hollywood standards is unrealistic due to vast budgetary differences. Bachchan explained that high-quality VFX requires substantial financial investment and time, noting that Hollywood studios spend billions exclusively on effects, whereas Indian films operate with significantly tighter constraints. He highlighted that despite a substantial ₹100 crore budget for a Marathi film, the resources are limited compared to global giants. The actor urged audiences to appreciate the effort within these economic realities. The film, which also stars Genelia D'Souza, has grossed approximately ₹60 crore so far. This incident highlights the ongoing challenges Indian filmmakers face in balancing historical grandeur with technical limitations and audience expectations in the domestic market.
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Abhishek Bachchan Defends Raja Shivaji VFX Amid Criticism
Bollywood actor Riteish Deshmukh's latest Marathi historical drama, Raja Shivaji, has faced significant backlash from audiences regarding its visual effects. Critics and viewers have described the war scenes as artificial and noted an overreliance on blue screen technology, which detracted from the film's realism. In response to the controversy, Abhishek Bachchan, who plays Sambhaji Shahaji Bhosale in the film, came forward to defend the production. He emphasized that comparing Indian cinema's VFX capabilities to Hollywood standards is unrealistic due to vast budgetary differences. Bachchan explained that high-quality VFX requires substantial financial investment and time, noting that Hollywood studios spend billions exclusively on effects, whereas Indian films operate with significantly tighter constraints. He highlighted that despite a substantial ₹100 crore budget for a Marathi film, the resources are limited compared to global giants. The actor urged audiences to appreciate the effort within these economic realities. The film, which also stars Genelia D'Souza, has grossed approximately ₹60 crore so far. This incident highlights the ongoing challenges Indian filmmakers face in balancing historical grandeur with technical limitations and audience expectations in the domestic market.
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