EXCLUSIVE: "No one will watch Singham for a realistic policeman," says Gulshan Devaiah, DEFENDS exaggerated portrayals in Indian spy films; also REACTS on Ulajh clashing with Auron Mein Kahan Dum Tha

Gulshan Devaiah is returning to the big screen after two years with Sudhanshu Saria’s Uljah. The film, which also stars Janhvi Kapoor and Roshan Mathew, is set to clash with Ajay Devgn and Tabu’s Auron Mein Kahan Dum Tha. Additionally, Stree 2 and Khel Khel Mein are scheduled to be released in the following weeks, adding more competition.

Gulshan Devaiah REACTS To Ulajh Not Getting “Clear Window” In an exclusive interview with Bollywood Hungama, Gulshan shared his thoughts on the crowded release schedule. He stated, "There is no clear path… There are 52 weeks in a year and so many films are made… There are English films from abroad and films in other languages as well. I hope Ulajh doesn't turn out to be a below-average film, it will be good. I’m sure others also want to make good films, so the audience will decide which one to watch and which one not to. But it is also possible that the audience watches all the films."

He also spoke about the importance of a film’s budget, release strategy, and recovery plan: "It also depends on the budget of the film, how many screens it will be released, how much will be recovered, when it will go into profit, and how expensive it is. These things also matter. Some films have less pressure to earn money."

When asked about the pressure of competition, Gulshan remained unfazed. "I don't take the pressure, if others want to, they can. I am very happy that my film is releasing on the big screen. I am a cinema lover and for cinema lovers, that is what matters. It’s up to the audience to make the film hit or flop. That's not in my hands. I have done what I had to do," he said. Gulshan Devaiah Defends the Portrayal of Spy Agencies The conversation then shifted to the topic of Indian spy films, which have often been criticised for their unrealistic portrayal of espionage work. For the unversed, former RAW head Vikram Sood had previously slammed Indian spy thrillers.

Responding to these criticisms, Gulshan said, "Actually, the public should not know how RAW really operates. It's better if it remains fictional. RAW is a secret agency, and it's good that their working methods remain secret. Some things should be kept hidden. We do it for entertainment. RAW doesn't work for entertainment. They serve the country and protect its security. We entertain people as a service to the country. We are doing our job, and they are doing theirs." Gulshan Devaiah On Balancing Entertainment and Realism Gulshan acknowledged that not every film can be sensible or realistic, stating, "Not every film can be sensible, not every film can be realistic. Some things have to be exaggerated, that's the fun in it. No one will watch Singham to see a realistic policeman. Everyone knows that no one is like that in real life. So, this is just an entertainment story we are creating, and there's nothing realistic in it. We make films for the public."

Coming back to Ulajh, it is slated to release on August 2.

Also Read: Gulshan Devaiah discusses his “not vibing” remark for Ulajh co-star Janhvi Kapoor: “You can’t expect family-like bonds on every set”

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