In recent months, the high costs of Bollywood stars' entourages have become a hot topic, with celebrities like Farah Khan and Esha Deol addressing the trend of actors arriving on set with large teams, often consisting of no less than nine people. Acclaimed director Rohit Shetty, in a recent interview with News18 Showsha, shared his perspective on this issue, emphasizing that the rising costs are not limited to actors alone.

Rohit, known for working with top stars such as Ajay Devgn, Shah Rukh Khan, Ranveer Singh, Deepika Padukone, and Kareena Kapoor, offered a broader view on the matter. "When we talk about the cost, it is not just the actors. Everything from traveling to ticketing and hotels, the prices for everything have gone up. It is not just actors. The whole cost has gone up for a lot of things," Shetty explained. He highlighted that the overall increase in expenses affects the entire production process, not just the actors' entourage.

Rohit also addressed the increasing use of CGI in films over the past few years. "I think now everyone is using VFX. It is not just us but all over the world. Most importantly, it is a bit easier and safer. When you are doing hand-to-hand combat, we are trying to be as real as possible. We are old-school guys. For me, hand-to-hand combat will always be real. Even when you see my next venture (Singham Again), hand-to-hand combat is real and yes, there is a lot of CG as well," he noted. Shetty emphasized the balance between practical effects and CGI to enhance the safety and realism of action sequences.

Rohit Shetty made his OTT debut with Indian Police Force, which was released earlier this year in January. The series has garnered attention and anticipation for his upcoming film, Singham Again. The film, featuring Ajay Devgn, Akshay Kumar, Ranveer Singh, and Deepika Padukone, is set to hit theaters on November 1st. Fans are eagerly awaiting this release, which promises to combine Shetty's signature action sequences with modern CGI techniques.

As the debate over high entourage costs continues, Rohit Shetty's insights provide a comprehensive understanding of the broader financial challenges faced by the film industry. By highlighting the rising costs across various aspects of production and the evolving role of CGI, Shetty underscores the complexities of modern filmmaking and the need for adaptability in an ever-changing landscape.