Indian film industry doesn’t make enough 3D films: Jeemon Pullely

India’s tryst with 3D began in 1984 with the release of Malayalam film My Dear Kuttichathan. Despite a few mediocre attempts, the Indian film industry lags behind when it comes to technological advancement in films, when compared to Hollywood.
Out of the 35 stereoscopic films made in India, stereoscopic director Jeemon Pullely has been behind 12 of them.From regional movies like Katari Veera Surasundarangi, Raktharakshassu, and Little Superman to international films like Saint Dracula 3D and Kamasutra 3D, the director has made a brilliant contribution in terms of 3D stereoscopy.
Jeemon says, “Indian film industry doesn’t make enough 3D films and neither do they take up 3D works to the level to which it can be done. They mostly end up hiring people from outside not knowing the talent available in India.” According to director Rupesh Paul, who has been a part of several 3D films, “We have few screens in India that allow the screening of 3D films. While we have talented technicians in our country, filmmakers do not want to take any risk when it comes to 3D stereoscopic film making.”
While Hollywood sees a 3D movie releasing almost every week, Bollywood has just a few to name. But slowly as the demand for stereoscopic services increase in India, Jeemon Pullely feels he is ready to take up the challenge and is keen to cater to the demand of stereoscopic films. While he has been successful in making productions such as Ambilimaman, Dingan, Intu, Mac-Mac and some others, recently, Jeemon’s company, Epic, has merged with Sohan Roy’s Aries and formed Aries Epica to bring the best out of stereoscopic services for the Indian films. Here’s to more 3D films from India!