Shoojit Sircar On Abhishek Bachchan Starrer I Want To Talk’s Underperformance: ‘I Was Completely Disoriented’

Shoojit Sircar’s I Want To Talk, starring Abhishek Bachchan, received positive reviews from both critics and audiences. However, the film struggled to make a mark at the box office.

Shoojit Sircar reacts to the box office failure of his film 'I Want To Talk.'

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Shoojit Sircar’s I Want To Talk, starring Abhishek Bachchan, received positive reviews from both critics and audiences. However, despite the appreciation, the film struggled to make a mark at the box office. In a conversation with NDTV, the filmmaker admitted that the film’s box office performance left him unsettled.

Shoojit Sircar on I Want To Talk's Box Office Failure

When asked if the film’s commercial performance affected him, Shoojit Sircar shared, “I want to make films as long as I can make them on my terms and with the vision I have. And sometimes, it disturbs you. I was completely disoriented because I did not know what exactly did or did not work in terms of audiences going to the theatre. But now, the film is also on OTT, and I see a lot of people reacting to it. It is very difficult for me to explain. But yes, box office collection disturbs you.”

The director also addressed the perception of his film being a niche project, saying, “I Want To Talk as a niche film or not — I would say that being a niche film has many layers. This film is based in the US, so there are a lot of languages spoken."

He continued, "The title of the film is in English. A lot of film lovers are exposed to international content. What do you call the subjects that they watch? So, if you look at it from that perspective, I never thought my film was in that niche category.”

Additionally, he revealed that Amitabh Bachchan appreciated the film and was pleased with how it turned out.

 

About I Want To Talk

Directed by Shoojit Sircar and written by Ritesh Shah, I Want To Talk is produced by Rising Sun Films and Kino Works. The film tells the true story of Arjun Sen (played by Abhishek Bachchan), a cancer survivor who undergoes life-changing surgery while dealing with a complicated relationship with his daughter.

Filmed in California, the drama also stars Ahilya Bamroo and Johnny Lever. Despite critical acclaim, the film collected only ₹2.3 crore worldwide at the box office. It is now available for streaming on Prime Video India.