Hollywood actor Ted Raimi has expressed his admiration for Indian cinema, particularly action-packed entertainers like the 'Singham' franchise. In a recent interview with Hindustan Times, Raimi—whose latest film Failure was screened at the second edition of the Red Lorry Film Festival, curated by BookMyShow—shared his love for Bollywood films and revealed how he is drawn to India's unique cinematic style.
Ted Raimi on Indian film industry
Raimi, who has never visited India, spoke about his fascination with the Indian film industry's growth and vibrant storytelling. "I have not come to India. I always wanted to go to India. The very few Indian movies that do make it over to America, I eagerly await them and watch them all the time. I especially love the action movies. I think you guys make some of the greatest action movies of all time without a doubt," he said.
When asked about his favourite Indian filmmaker, Raimi admitted that while he has one, he couldn't recall the name and didn't want to mispronounce it. He described a film he watched in theatres featuring a "super cop who goes after bad guys" and is also a devoted family man. When asked if it was Singham, the Ajay Devgn-starrer, Raimi’s face lit up as he confirmed, "I just love Singham and its sequel."
Talking about Indian action cinema, the Spider-Man, Candyman, and Supernatural actor said, "I love watching Indian films. The Indian action movies come with a mix of music, dance, comedy, and action. It's incredibly unique to the entire world. Nobody has that style like you guys do. Even when people try to imitate it, it fails. They fall flat on their face. Your film industry and your culture can create those movies better than anybody."
Work Front
Ted Raimi's latest film Failure is a psychological thriller that stands out for being shot in a continuous 87-minute take, further highlighting his experimental and immersive storytelling approach.