Western Cinema Wanes as Indian Films Rise: Insights from Daniel Caltagirone

British actor Daniel Caltagirone discusses the decline of Western cinema and the rise of Indian films, highlighting the global impact of Indian storytelling. As he debuts in Tamil cinema with 'Thangalaan,' Caltagirone shares his admiration for Indian filmmakers and actors, expressing hope for collaborative future projects.

British actor Daniel Caltagirone believes Western cinema is facing a decline while Indian films are poised to take the spotlight. As streaming services proliferate, Hollywood appears to be losing its edge, he claims. Meanwhile, Indian cinema's vibrant and passionate storytelling is making waves globally.

Caltagirone, known for his roles in 'The Pianist' and 'Lara Croft: Tomb Raider – The Cradle of Life,' recently starred as the antagonist in Pa Ranjith's Tamil period drama 'Thangalaan.' He expressed a sense of privilege to debut in Indian cinema during a transformative period marked by instances like Deepika Padukone presenting at the Oscars.

Praising Indian cinema's engaging narratives, Caltagirone hopes to work with notable Indian filmmakers such as SS Rajamouli. He also cherishes the strong rapport he developed with co-star Vikram on the sets of 'Thangalaan.' The film is scheduled for a North Indian premiere in Hindi on September 6.

(With inputs from agencies.)