Gujarati filmmaker Krishnadev Yagnik claims Shaitaan gave recognition to Vash 2
Gujarati filmmaker Krishnadev Yagnik claims Shaitaan gave recognition to Vash 2
Noted producer-director Krishnadev Yagnik, director of Vash and its sequel Vash Level 2, explained on how his Gujarati horror-thriller earned nationwide recognition only following its Hindi remake. Shaitaan, emerged a hit.
Fondly addressed as KD, he elaborated on how sequels, the rise of Gujarati cinema, industry challenges, and his hopes for the future.
When asked if Vash got recognition after Shaitaan was released or if it was the other way around, pat came the reply: “No, no, no. Factually, it was due to Shaitaan that Vash earned immense recognition. When Vash was released, the film was running very slowly in the first week. It didn’t go straight up like Vash 2 is doing right now. So, in the second, third, and fourth weeks, the movie caught up. After that, when Shaitaan went viral, everyone came to know that it was a remake. So, he would like to credit Shaitaan for getting Vash its much-needed recognition. And Vash’s sequel was also made because of Shaitaan.”
Shaitaan featured Ajay Devgn, R Madhavan, Jyotika in the lead roles and was a super hit on its release. The movie was helmed by Vikas Bahl.
From the journey of making a sequel to the growing space for Gujarati films on OTT and in theaters, Krishnadev affirmed that the landscape of regional cinema is evolving.
Gujarati cinema has steadily garnered traction in recent years and Krishnadev is quick to point out that other Gujarati movies had already paved the way before him.
Adding ofcourse- even before Vash, there were films called “Hela Rukar” and Rewa and both bagged the National Award.
Actually, there are people ahead of him who have achieved all this in Gujarati cinema.” KD further says that this. recognition is not an individual milestone but a continuation of a legacy.
When asked whether a sequel was always a part of the plan, he was candid about the uncertainty in the early days.
He went on to record that amidst making the first part of Vash, it wasn’t decided that they be able to make a second part ever. So, Shaitaan was made in Hindi, and he entrusted
its remake rights. After that, promising reaction came from the audiences.
After that, they thought that they could also make a part 2 of Vash. If the audience appreciates it, then if we take the same franchise forward, they will get a good response. So, decided to make a sequel much later.
Gujarati movies majorly tackle social themes and other relevant topics, we asked if he was sure that a movie with a supernatural theme would work adding further that he is confident about all his.films. That they all will do well. So, when writes a script, he gets excited about it. That it is written well and it will be fun. He has written it and enjoyed it. But the audience has to pass the film. My judgment is only proven correct when the audience likes his work.
News Edit KV Raman
