Anurag Kashyap criticises Netflix CEO for questioning 'Sacred Games' launch strategy
Indian filmmaker Anurag Kashyap has responded strongly to recent remarks made by Netflix co-CEO Ted Sarandos about the streaming platform's initial programming choices in India.
Kashyap, who co-created Netflix India's debut original series Sacred Games ', did not mince words.
The controversy began during Sarandos' appearance on a Nikhil Kamath podcast, where the executive reflected on Netflix's early foray into the Indian market.
He expressed reservations about whether launching with Sacred Games in 2018 was the right strategic move, suggesting the platform might have benefited from a more "populist" content offering at the time.
Kashyap took to Instagram to express his displeasure, sharing a screenshot of a report on Sarandos' comments on Nikhil Kamath's podcast.
In a post, he wrote, "... I always knew the tech guys are dumb when it comes to storytelling, but @tedsarandos is the definition of dumb - that I didn't know. Good to discover that. This explains everything now."
View this post on Instagram
A post shared by Anurag Kashyap (@anuragkashyap10)
Sacred Games, starring Saif Ali Khan and Nawazuddin Siddiqui, was widely praised upon its debut and marked a pivotal moment in India's streaming content landscape.
Directed by Anurag Kashyap and Vikramaditya Motwane, the gritty thriller was lauded for its storytelling and production value.
Hashtags
Try Our AI Features
Explore what Daily8 AI can do for you:
Comments
No comments yet...
Related Articles
Khaleej Times
6 hours ago
- Khaleej Times
Kim Jong Suk, South Korean model and actor, dies aged 29
South Korean model and actor, Kim Jong Suk, died, leaving the entertainment industry and fans in shock, after his family confirmed the news on June 6. The 29-year-old had shot to fame with tvN's 2022 reality dating show Skip Dating. Prior to this, he was known for his modeling stints. The reason behind his sudden passing remains unknown. However, there have been rumours connecting his passing to an incident in Hanam area of the Asian country. Stay up to date with the latest news. Follow KT on WhatsApp Channels. After law enforcement intervened, the man is said to have died by suicide, leaping from a tall building. The sequence and timing of the events have led to intense online discussions, and the actor's family stepped in to call for respecting its privacy during this difficult time. The family also urged the public to refrain from spreading misinformation and disrespectful assumptions. Kim's older sister took to social media during their time of mourning to express the family's emotional exhaustion and heartbreak.
Khaleej Times
11 hours ago
- Khaleej Times
Anurag Kashyap criticises Netflix CEO for questioning 'Sacred Games' launch strategy
Indian filmmaker Anurag Kashyap has responded strongly to recent remarks made by Netflix co-CEO Ted Sarandos about the streaming platform's initial programming choices in India. Kashyap, who co-created Netflix India's debut original series Sacred Games ', did not mince words. The controversy began during Sarandos' appearance on a Nikhil Kamath podcast, where the executive reflected on Netflix's early foray into the Indian market. He expressed reservations about whether launching with Sacred Games in 2018 was the right strategic move, suggesting the platform might have benefited from a more "populist" content offering at the time. Kashyap took to Instagram to express his displeasure, sharing a screenshot of a report on Sarandos' comments on Nikhil Kamath's podcast. In a post, he wrote, "... I always knew the tech guys are dumb when it comes to storytelling, but @tedsarandos is the definition of dumb - that I didn't know. Good to discover that. This explains everything now." View this post on Instagram A post shared by Anurag Kashyap (@anuragkashyap10) Sacred Games, starring Saif Ali Khan and Nawazuddin Siddiqui, was widely praised upon its debut and marked a pivotal moment in India's streaming content landscape. Directed by Anurag Kashyap and Vikramaditya Motwane, the gritty thriller was lauded for its storytelling and production value.
Khaleej Times
11 hours ago
- Khaleej Times
Fans request Paresh Rawal to rethink decision to quit 'Hera Pheri 3'
Bollywood veteran actor Paresh Rawal's sudden departure from the upcoming comedy drama Hera Phiri 3 has left his fans shocked and disappointed, and they want him to rethink on his decision. Many fans have taken to social media, urging him to join the third instalment of the Hera Pheri franchise, one of Bollywood's most prominent productions. NO â�¦ There are Three Heroes in Hera Pheri . ð���â�¤ï¸� — Paresh Rawal (@SirPareshRawal) June 9, 2025 Rawal's sudden departure from the third instalment of the Hera Pheri dfrew surprise and shock, with actor Akshay Kumar, one of the movie's producers, suing Rawal for his move. Rawal shared an update on May 25, saying that his lawyer has sent an "appropriate response" regarding his rightful "termination and exit" from the film to the makers. Taking to X, the actor wrote, "My lawyer... has sent an appropriate response regarding my rightful termination and exit. Once they read my response, all issues will be laid to rest." While speculation initially suggested creative differences as the reason behind his decision, Rawal said that was not the case. Hera Pheri 3 is being directed by Priyadarshan, and stars Kumar and Suneil Shetty. Shetty, in an earlier interview to ANI, said he was left "completely heartbroken" after hearing of Rawal's exit from the movie. "... So, I need to call and find out, and I'm completely heartbroken because if there was one film that I was looking forward to, it was Hera Pheri, you know," he said, adding that a third instalment cannot happen without Rawal.
