Indian Cinematic Universes: The concept of cinematic universes, once dominated by Hollywood franchises, is finding a solid footing in Indian cinema too. Directors across industries are weaving interconnected stories with larger-than-life characters, allowing audiences to experience immersive storytelling. Here are the top 8 directors and creators shaping this trend.
Sailesh Kolanu has laid the groundwork for HIT Universe with his investigative thrillers HIT: The First Case and HIT: The Second Case. The step to expand involving multiple detectives in the same universe is certainly one of the most promising Indian franchises.
Actor-writer Adivi Sesh is constructing a spy-thriller universe with Goodachari, followed by a sequel titled G2. With this theme, he is going to merge espionage with patriotism bringing the audience glued into the drama’s high stakes.
Lokesh Kanagaraj is now working with the fans in creating one of the most successful cinematic universes, the Lokesh Cinematic Universe (LCU), films like Kaithi and Vikram. This universe has already taken its step to becoming a fan favorite through characters played by Kamal Haasan, Suriya, and Karthi.
Director Sujeeth is currently working on They Call Him OG starring Pawan Kalyan and, apparently, is laying down the foundation stone for a gangster-based cinematic universe that will run into darker crime sagas.
The Cop Universe in Bollywood was created by Rohit Shetty with movies like Singham, Simmba, and Sooryavanshi. It’s a space for mass entertainment and action with-in construction for the future.
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Yash Raj Films has already created its Spy Universe with superhit films including Ek Tha Tiger, War, and Pathaan with Salman Khan, Shah Rukh Khan, and Hrithik Roshan, which can be considered India’s answer to the global spy franchises.
Ayan Mukerji introduced Brahmāstra as the beginning of the Astraverse. This would be a mythological and fantastical world in exploring Indian mysticism as modern cinema.
Prashanth Varma is creating Prashanth Varma Cinematic Universe starting from Hanu-Man. This would more or less be a desi counterpart to Marvel and DC but with superhero-driven prospects.
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