India, Sept. 11 -- Filmmaker Nikkhil Advani believes the relationship between cinema, stars and audiences is changing, with emotional connection increasingly influencing what viewers choose to watch. Speaking about his upcoming web series The Revolutionaries, Advani said established star power is no longer enough to guarantee audience interest.
Audience connection over celebrity status
Advani, who has worked with Shah Rukh Khan, Salman Khan, Priyanka Chopra Jonas, Akshay Kumar and John Abraham, pointed to Bhuvan Bam as an example of the changing equation. He said audiences view Bam's success as something personal, creating a stronger motivation to support his work.
The filmmaker also recalled Sairat, which became a mass success despite i...