Anurag Kashyap states he has been BUSIER THAN THIS superstar of industry post moving out of Mumbai

Anurag Kashyap, known for films like "Gangs of Wasseypur" and "Black Friday," has confirmed his move away from Mumbai, citing a toxic industry environment. He's reportedly relocated to Bengaluru, where he claims to be "busier than Shah Rukh Khan."

Kashyap, who had previously praised the South Indian film industry, has announced he's working on five projects this year, dispelling rumors that he's given up filmmaking. He took to X to clarify his intentions, stating that while he's left Mumbai, he's not abandoning his passion for cinema.

I have relocated cities. I have not left filmmaking. For all the people who think I am frustrated and gone . I am here and I am busier than shah rukh khan ( I have to be, I don’t make As much money) I don’t have dates until 2028

- Anurag Kashyap

Kashyap further added, “I have five directorial hopefully coming out this year or maybe three now and two early next year. I have the longest IMDB and I am so employed that I say no to 3 projects a day. So pls go suck your own c@&? or if you are flexible enough lick your own a&&.”

The Gangs of Wasseypur director wants to avoid interaction with people in the film industry. “The industry has become too toxic. Everyone is chasing unrealistic targets, trying to make the next Rs 500 and Rs 800 crore film. The creative atmosphere is gone,” he expressed.

Anurag Kashyap said he is moving to South India because he feels the joy of filmmaking is missing in Bollywood. "That's why I want to move out. Literally, next year, I'm moving out of Mumbai," he told The Hollywood Reporter India.

Filmmaker Anurag Kashyap recently sparked online conversation by criticizing the Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC) and its double standards regarding caste-based content in Indian cinema. In an Instagram post, he questioned the logic behind censorship decisions on films like Phule and Dhadak 2.

Kashyap shared that during Dhadak 2's screening, a censor board member reportedly claimed, "Modi ji ne India mein caste system khatam kar diya hai." He then pointed out the hypocrisy, saying, "Usi aadhar pe Santosh bhi India mein release nahin hui." Kashyap expressed frustration that if casteism doesn't exist, then why do Brahmins have an issue with Phule, a film based on the lives of social reformers Jyotiba and Savitribai Phule.