Piku Producer Pranjal Khandhdiya Says Incomes Rs 500 Crore Alone Cannot Outline A Movie’s Success As a result of… – EXCL

Producer Pranjal Khandhdiya, recognized for producing movies like Piku and Dhak Dhak, sat for an unique chat with Zoom to debate his newest enterprise, Candy Desires, balancing storytelling and industrial success, why he thinks Mithila Palkar and Amol Parashar are the proper selections for Candy Desires, what defines a movie’s success, and way more.

Unfiltered Pranjal Khandhdiya

Pranjal is understood for choosing unconventional tasks and experimenting with new content material, whether or not on OTT or the large display screen. Speaking about Candy Desires, Pranjal instructed Zoom, “We wished to make a rom-com that connects with the viewers, particularly the youthful technology. Love at the moment has modified—gone are the times of Romeo and Juliet. At present, individuals have choices, and that’s what made this story thrilling. It’s about chasing desires whereas navigating actuality.”

When requested in regards to the cause behind casting Mithila and Amol, he added, “Each Mithila and Amol signify the characters of Kenny and Dia completely. Mithila’s character is assured but confused, and Amol brings a contemporary power. Collectively, they resonate with the youth we wished to succeed in.”

He does not imagine in taking a step again by considering solely a few movie’s field workplace success. “Each story may be instructed in numerous methods. We add a industrial contact—good music, in style actors, and interesting manufacturing design—to make the narrative relatable and interesting. A movie doesn’t have to be a 500-crore blockbuster to succeed,” quipped the ace producer.

Pranjal additionally make clear the challenges he confronted as a producer and stated, “The most important problem isn’t making the movie—it’s advertising and releasing it. As an impartial producer, you usually can’t shout as loud as you’d like. But when the content material is powerful, it finds its viewers.”

We additionally requested him in regards to the evolution of Indian audiences he has witnessed over time. To this, the Piku producer replied, “Audiences are evolving, and publicity to regional cinema has elevated post-COVID. However we’re a thali-loving nation—we wish selection. Whereas South Indian movies are trending, Hindi cinema shouldn’t be written off. We’d like numerous genres to thrive.”

Speaking about Candy Desires, the movie is at the moment streaming on Disney+ Hotstar.