Christopher Nolan reveals why Indian cinema struggling to gain fame abroad

Acclaimed filmmaker Christopher Nolan has expressed his appreciation for Indian cinema, saying that actors from the country deserve more recognition globally for their talent and experience. The Oscar-winning director spoke about the reasons why Indian cinema had struggled to gain fame outside the country.

Nolan stated that the biggest reason was the tendency of the industry to market their films within their markets instead of focusing on the global appeal of their productions, which limited their reach. He also added that the trend is now shifting as shown by the phenomenal success of SS Rajamouli’s RRR.

The filmmaker noted the film’s director had done exceptionally well in marketing his film globally, which saw it garnering massive success in the US. Nolan pointed out that the audience was eager to watch films that were made with the right message and gave an example of how the American market could help propel other films to global fame.

Indian cinema is currently enjoying immense international fame and recognition as some of its films’ appeal cuts across languages and borders. It is a different story for Nolan’s latest film, The Odyssey, as it continues to break box office records in the Indian Sub-continent.

The film has had fantastic viewership in the Telugu states, with huge turnout across A-centres. It has excellent word of mouth and will play a significant role in enhancing Christopher Nolan’s fandom in India as he continues to enjoy massive popularity. His comments about Indian cinema have also created a massive positive reaction as people celebrate the increasing international acclaim for Indian Cinema.