'No one gave 'Saiyaara' chance, look at the business it did': 'Maa Behen' director Suresh Triveni calls out 'calculative' Bollywood
etimes.in / May 29, 2026, 13:45 (IST)
Filmmaker Suresh Triveni urges Hindi cinema to trust instincts over data, citing the success of 'Saiyaara'. He advocates for more individual producers and studios willing to take gut-based risks. Triveni also calls for government support, including a tax holiday, to revive theatrical attendance, while praising Malayalam cinema's storytelling prowess.