‘Contrary to popular belief, independent films do turn a profit’: Filmmaker Praveen Giri

According to Praveen, the audience needed to understand the world of Mankhurd to understand the depth of the story. “We made sure we got the basics right—from making the actors who play politicians speak Marathi, filming with live sound, to placing shots that are more than just for aesthetic purposes.”This also meant that he had to approach scenes exposing police brutality and interrogation with sensitivity. Praveen explains, “ I did not want to glorify violence. Instead, I wanted to reveal how painful it can be. I could have made these scenes even more emotional and amped up the drama, but that wasn’t my intention. That is why the camera never uses close-ups to capture their reactions.” Praveen understands that not a lot of independent films are accessible to audiences and movie enthusiasts.“It is still a challenge. Like PS Vinothraj (Koozhangal), many want to share their stories and are passionate independent filmmakers, but are unaware of how to present them. Contrary to the notion that independent films struggle to turn a profit, there is a huge market for it.”Praveen’s team, which has self-funded this film under the production banner, Unchained Pictures, is also looking at supporting other independent filmmakers. He also emphasises the importance of having a minimum of eight films released annually to amplify the impact of independent cinema.



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