Big-Budget Movies Are a Money Trap? š„šø
- MediaFx
- Aug 23
- 2 min read
TL;DR
Hereās the gist, frens: Indian cinema is going all out with mega-budget films like Ramayana, Love and War, Spirit, and War 2āsome costing hundreds to thousands of crores! But insiders are freaking out, saying these tentpole projects may crash hardĀ due to shrinking satellite/streaming rights, piracy, fewer screens, steep ticket prices, and sky-high expectations. Meanwhile, smaller films are surprisingly stealing hearts and box office share. Itās time to rethink spendingāespecially for the working-class storyteller in all of us.
The Story Unfolded
Mega Movies IncomingBollywood is gearing up for some of the most expensive Indian films ever, including the two-part mythological epic RamayanaĀ (~ā¹4,000 crore), plus Love and WarĀ and SpiritĀ (each
ā¹300 crore), and a mammoth S.S. Rajamouli project with Mahesh Babu (ā¹1,000 crore).Why Insiders Are WorriedIndustry folks say that satellite and streaming rights are becoming less lucrative, piracy is monstrously eating into earnings, screen availability is limited, and high ticket prices + big expectations are dampening word-of-mouth buzz.
When Big Doesnāt Mean BlockbusterHistorical flops like Thugs of HindostanĀ and AdipurushĀ (budget ~ā¹600ā800 cr) bombed despite fanfare, with critics slamming poor storytelling, weak VFX, or heavy baggage. Other bombs include DronaĀ (ā¹43 cr budget, ā¹15 cr earnings) and Bombay Velvet, Raavan, Himmatwala, Joker, and ThugsĀ again cited for misfires despite big names.
Players on Both SidesData shows that many films with budgets above ā¹100 crore canāt even break evenāfilms like Kanguva, Bade Miyan Chote Miyan, Maidan, and Baby JohnĀ faced heavy losses.
Creative Heartland Is DyingAs mega-productions rule, mid-budget filmsāwhere creative risks, fresh talent, and real stories came aliveāare vanishing.
MediaFx Opinion (From the Peopleās Lens)
From a people-first perspective, we believe that culture isnāt just a glittery spectacleāitās real stories that reconnect us to our roots and daily struggles. Big budgets often go into vanity, bloated sets, and superstar boasts while ignoring the actual soulĀ of cinema. Meanwhile, the smaller voices, middle-class creators, and local storytellers crafting heartfelt, ground-level tales get pushed out. Isnāt it time we invest more in human stories, sensible budgets, and cinema that reflects usānot just global grandiosity?
