Swapnil Joshi opens up on why films should opt for a theatrical release
Actor Swapnil Joshi, who was last seen in the Marathi film Vaalvi, feels that big budget film projects should always opt for a theatrical release. Throwing light on his statement, he shares, “It is a fact that some stories are meant to be told on a larger canvas with real cinema experience. Pandemic and influx of content on OTT (content) spoilt the game for films. But still, there are makers as well as actors who are taking chances and waiting to give their projects a justified release.”
The 45-year-old actor adds, “For now, maybe only a few films are witnessing packed halls, but people are coming back to theatres for sure. My last Marathi film Vaalvi got a theatrical release this month and it was such a confidence booster for both the actors and makers. It was great to be back on silver screen.” He was last seen on theatres in the Marathi film Bali (2021).
Joshi, who has been acting in Marathi and Hindi films for over three decades, also talked about his television debut a child artiste. “I have been lucky to have played characters that were well received and are still remembered by almost everyone. Be it TV shows Uttar Ramayana (1988), Krishna (1993) or web series Samantar 2 (2021), small screen has given me what many actors dream of. But, as of now, Hindi television has nothing new to offer me and that’s why my focus for now is films, Marathi TV and web projects. I am a television prodigy and my ongoing Marathi show is a proof for my love for the medium.”
Currently, Joshi is busy shooting for his next web project. “Of late, some really good stories came my way that I am more than happy to be a part of it. I am working on it along with finalizing film scripts. I am glad that good stories are getting recognition, irrespective of the medium. So, let’s see how this year shapes up for me,” he signs off.