Vikrant Massey: People warned me against Sector 36, said I am a commercial actor now
Vikram Massey, while talking to the media at a recent event, said that many people had advised him not to watch ‘Sector 36’. This film will stream on Netflix from September 13.
The trailer of the film ‘Sector 36’ starring Vikrant Massey and Deepak Dobriyal was released recently. Nithari serial killing case, the trailer gave goosebumps to the audienceWho saw Vikrant Massey in a very different avatar in it. Massey spoke to the media while unveiling the trailer at an event in Mumbai along with director Aditya Nimbalkar. There, Massey revealed how he was excited to do this dark role, but people around him warned him against the film as he was now a ‘commercial actor’.
Vikrant Massey said that the biggest reason for working in ‘Sector 36’ was that the character was very challenging. Calling it one of the most important stories of our times, the actor shared an anecdote about how people asked him not to do the film.
Vikrant Massey said at the trailer launch, “I had signed the film but some advisors, even in the team, warned me about it. According to them, I have now become a so-called successful commercial actor and this may not be the right project. When I heard this tag, I decided I will definitely do it. These are stories that need to be told. I want to be the voice of the common people. I really feel lucky to be a part of something like this. It is an important film and I am proud to be a part of it.”
IndiaToday.in also asked director Aditya Nimbalkar if he was worried about censorship given the sensitivity of the film, which forced him to go digital with the release. Describing the decision as ‘out of my pay’, the debut filmmaker said, “It was decided by the producers. Like every director, there is a desire to see your film on the big screen. However, I am really happy that Netflix is supporting it, and presenting it worldwide. In today’s time, not every film goes to theatres. Also, it’s not really a mass film and you may prefer to watch it alone or with a friend.”
Lastly, the director also praised Deepak Dobriyal, with Vikrant Massey calling him ‘phenomenal’. “When the casting team suggested Deepak’s name to us, we wondered why we didn’t think of him before! He is perfect for the role, and I am glad he was excited to play the character too. He has done a great job, and he and Vikrant are perfect for their roles,” said Aditya Nimbalkar.
“Sector 36” will arrive on Netflix on September 13.
