New Delhi, June 28 -- Christopher Nolan has criticised Hollywood's growing tendency toward rish aversion, arguing that the film industry's biggest mistake is attempting to play it safe with mainstream productions rather than pursuing original and ambitious storytelling.

The Oscar-winning filmmaker said Hollywood has grown too cautious, arguing that the real mistake is relying on formula instead of backing original, ambitious storytelling.

In an interview with The New York Times, Nolan, well-known for directing Oppenheimer, The Batman Trilogy, Inception, said that cinema has always rewarded bold ideas and filmmakers who are willing to challenge expectations.

"If you're really interested in movies and the history of movies, the one thing...