‘Big films can’t save cinema,’ says KM Chaitanya; 'Aa Dinagalu' director bats for story over scale
etimes.in / Mar 02, 2026, 18:41 (IST)
Director KM Chaitanya believes cinema's future lies in compelling stories, not just grand spectacles. He notes rising costs and changing audience habits pressure filmmakers. Chaitanya emphasizes that a healthy film industry needs a balanced ecosystem. He returns to the underworld genre with 'Balaramana Dinagalu,' focusing on narrative over scale. This approach, he suggests, ensures cinema's enduring power.