Taapsee Pannu shares experience on how failure of female-led films impacts career opportunities
Actress Taapsee Pannu, while promoting her upcoming film 'Gandhari', discussed the professional challenges actresses face when female-centric movies underperform at the box office. She noted that such failures often lead to losing future projects. However, she highlighted that one of her previous films has now reached the number one spot on Netflix, reflecting a shift in audience preferences and the growing influence of digital platforms.
Actress Taapsee Pannu is currently busy promoting her upcoming film 'Gandhari'. During this period, she has spoken openly about a harsh reality of the film industry. Taapsee explained that when female-led films fail to perform well at the box office, the consequences are directly borne by the actresses who lead those projects.
According to Taapsee, the failure of a film is not just a commercial loss but also impacts the future projects of the actress involved. She shared that after the failure of such films, she has often had to watch good projects slip out of her hands. This situation is quite challenging for actresses as they have to prove their capability repeatedly.
However, the arrival of OTT platforms has brought some changes to the situation. Taapsee mentioned that one of her older films, which did not perform as expected in theaters, has now become number one on Netflix. This is proof that audiences are now enjoying films at home that were previously overlooked.
The actress believes that digital platforms have given a new lease of life to female-centric stories. The success of the film on Netflix has proven that the quality of content matters, regardless of whether it was successful in theaters or not. This change is also influencing the perspective of filmmakers.
Taapsee Pannu emphasized that challenges for women in the film industry still persist. Box office numbers often determine the trajectory of an actress's career, which is a concerning trend. She expressed hope that the appreciation received on OTT will increase the confidence of producers in female-led films in the future.
Taapsee is also very excited about her upcoming film 'Gandhari'. She said that she wants to be a part of stories that impact the audience. Her experience shows that as an actress, she not only has to focus on acting but also has to keep pace with the changing equations of the market.
Finally, Taapsee expressed gratitude to her fans who gave so much love to her old film on Netflix. She said that the support of the audience gives her the inspiration to move forward during difficult times. This success has brought her great relief and new hope.