Culture Vulture(2024)
Anav Kaushik, one hit film old Bollywood star and stoner, has no opinion. On Visarjan Day of 2020, Anav (Shaurya Tyagi), finds himself in an interview with his ex girlfriend Ila Chopra (Rashi Mal), a journalist who grills him about the politics in his nationalist and pro-Police State films and allegations of drug use in Bollywood. During the course of the day, the poster boy of the right, must figure a way to keep the increasing media glare away from his marijuana habit, cope with the angst of being a stranger to his ex once again, reflect upon his new hookup with potential and figure out what he wants most... when his whole career is at stake. All because of a few joints. Now, he must take a stand. Can he afford an opinion though? Inspired by fake news and true events
Quick Facts
- Theatrical Release
- 16 May 2024
- Language
- Hindi
- Runtime
- 1h 49m
- Rating
- 5.0/10
Storyline
A Bollywood star known for patriotic films is interviewed by his ex-girlfriend, a journalist. She questions his political views and brings up drug use rumors, putting his career at risk. Throughout the day, he struggles to hide his own marijuana habit while dealing with their past relationship and deciding whether to finally speak out.
“A stoner star's high life faces a sobering interview.”
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Trivia
- The film was shot in just 12 days, using a fast-paced, improvisational style to capture its real-time narrative feel.
- Director Sudhish Kamath also served as the cinematographer and editor, maintaining a tight creative control over the project.
- The movie's title 'Culture Vulture' is a direct reference to the term for someone who appropriates elements of a culture without understanding them.
- Many scenes were filmed in a single continuous take, particularly the intense interview sequences between the two main characters.
- The story was inspired by real public debates about Bollywood, drug use, and political messaging in Indian cinema around 2020.
- It premiered directly on a streaming platform, bypassing a traditional theatrical release in cinemas.
- The lead actor, Shaurya Tyagi, is relatively new to mainstream Bollywood, with this being one of his first major starring roles.