RGV reviews Obsession: The Rs 7 crore film that rewrote the rules of theatrical success
Ram Gopal Varma praised the Hollywood film Obsession, saying that its budget of Rs 7 crore proves that theatrical success does not depend on big stars or lavish productions.
Filmmaker Ram Gopal Varma has praised the horror film. PassionHaving said that, its success has challenged the notion that only big-budget, star-studded blockbusters can draw audiences to theatres. In a detailed note on social media, Varma said that the film has shown that the art of storytelling and filmmaking can dominate on a large scale.
Beginning his post with “I am obsessed..”, Varma described the film as an example of how a modest production can make an impact. He argued that the industry’s assumptions about bringing people to theaters were shaken by the film’s run.
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Varma wrote, “Till a few weeks ago, the entire industry believed that only big-star, big-budget, VFX spectacle films would be able to draw audiences to theatres, and now Obsession has reset that button.”
He said that the film proved that compelling storytelling and innovative filmmaking could work even without the commercial elements typically associated with theatrical success.
Pointing to the film’s different approach, Varma wrote, “No big stars. No grand locations. No grand production design. No foreign shooting. No top technicians,” adding that despite reports of a very high budget, the film is made on a modest scale.
He wrote, “Its budget is said to be ₹7 crore (Indian), it is easy to see that its net production cost minus technical fees cannot be more than ₹70 lakh, given that it was shot entirely in 3 locations (two rooms in an ordinary house, the interior of a car and the interior of a small store).”
Instead of focusing only on box office Truth The director said that what stood out to him most was the craftsmanship behind the film. He highlighted director Currie Barker’s visual style, editing, and sound design, calling them trailblazing.
RGV also emphasized the use of sound, writing, “His cutting of sharp sound effects (door slamming, sudden laughter, heartbeat) to create rhythmic punctuation is awe-inspiring.”
Concluding his note, Varma said that although the film’s box office performance on a modest budget was remarkable, filmmakers should study its technical work even more closely.
about passion
Passion It stars Michael Johnston as Bear and Andy Navarrete as Nikki. The supernatural horror film tells the story of a lonely man who sets off a series of disturbing events while desiring the affection of his longtime crush. This film was released in India on 29 May.