Aditya Sarpotdar on his approach to the horror universe: ‘We’re not making films for…’
- Posted on July 15, 2026
- By The Times of India
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Director Aditya Sarpotdar shares his strategic approach to building a successful horror cinematic universe, emphasizing standalone storytelling as the foundation. Despite having long-term plans for interconnected narratives, Sarpotdar prioritizes creating films that resonate with mainstream audiences, ensuring each installment delivers a complete and satisfying experience independent of the broader universe mythology.
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Aditya Sarpotdar on his approach to the horror universe: ‘We’re not making films for…’
Even as cinematic universes depend more and more on connected storylines and years of built-up history, Aditya Sarpotdar believes a simple idea holds the key to a horror universe's success: each film needs to work as a complete. The director, who is set for the film ‘Shakti Shalini’, says that while the makers do have a long-term vision for the universe, the films are, above all, made for a wide audience.
