Pay writers well first, good films will follow: Vasishta Simha
- Posted on June 10, 2026
- By The Times of India
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Pay writers well first, good films will follow: Vasishta Simha
Fresh from a three-month shooting schedule in Mangaluru for his upcoming film Kadala Kote, actor Vasishta Simha is in a reflective mood. Known for balancing mainstream entertainers with content-driven cinema, he speaks candidly about the Kannada film industry’s current challenges, the neglect of writers, the need for structural reforms, and why self-assessment is crucial for everyone working in cinema.