Which Tamil Film Did Anurag Kashyap Compare Curry Barker’s Obsession To? See Details

Obsession

continues its strong run at the worldwide box office, surpassing Sinners to become one of the biggest horror successes globally. The film is now eyeing the $400 million milestone and has emerged as one of the highest-grossing titles of the year. Amid its success, director Anurag Kashyap has made comparison between the film and Pradeep Ranganathan’s directorial ventures. Anurag Kashyap has long been an outspoken admirer of Tamil cinema, frequently talking its influence on his filmmaking. Over the years, he has praised several acclaimed Tamil films, including Aaranya Kaandam and Viduthalai, for their storytelling and cinematic style.

Which Tamil Film Did Anurag Kashyap Compare Curry Barker’s Obsession To? Here Are the Details

Pradeep Ranganathan, who made his directorial debut with Comali in 2019, has grown through the ranks in Tamil cinema over the past seven years to become one of the industry’s most bankable names. He has delivered three consecutive commercial hits with Love Today, Dude and Dragon, each of which crossed Rs 100 crore at the box office.

Speaking at the Ananda Vikatan Cinema Awards, Anurag Kashyap praised Pradeep Ranganathan’s film choices and spoke his impressive career. “Everyone is talking about Hollywood’s Obsession. But all three films starring Pradeep revolve around similar themes of obsession,” he said.

About Pradeep Ranganathan's Upcoming Projects

Pradeep Ranganathan was last seen in Love Insurance Kompany (LIK) and is next set to produce a woman-centric film featuring Mamitha Baiju and Ashwath Marimuthu in lead roles. Actress Swasika has also confirmed that she is part of the project, although the makers are yet to announce its director.

The actor-filmmaker has also clarified that his immediate focus is on acting, putting to rest speculation about him helming a major project. In an interview with The Hollywood Reporter India, Pradeep denied reports that he would direct the much-discussed film starring Rajinikanth and Kamal Haasan."I won't be doing that film. Right now, my focus is on acting, and I can't say much more about it," he said.

Meanwhile, Anurag Kashyap was last seen in Dacoit: A Love Story and recently directed the crime thriller Bandar, starring Bobby Deol, Sanya Malhotra, Sapna Pabbi, Saba Azad, Indrajith Sukumaran, Raj B. Shetty and Jitendra Joshi. Apart from Hindi cinema, Anurag Kashyap has also established a presence in the South Indian film industry. In Tamil, he has played antagonists in Maharaja and Imaikkaa Nodigal, besides making a cameo appearance in Leo. In Malayalam, he made his acting debut with Rifle Club and co-produced the critically acclaimed Moothon.