Anurag Kashyap, a crazy out-of-the-box filmmaker, recently shed some light on the rumors surrounding the third installment of the “Gangs of Wasseypur” franchise. These cult films continue to draw audiences throughout the country and set the stage for further anticipation regarding their sequel. “There is no other season. The story is over,” he recently mentioned in an interview – which must have drowned the hopes of many who were wishing nothing else and more than to hear about this story extended into a trilogy.
No Wasseypur Universe
Talking to The Lallantop, Kashyap completely denied the possibility of a “Gangs of Wasseypur 3”. He said that he does not want a “Wasseypur universe,” to be more precise on the kind of theory he saw being built within the film industry. “Businessmen think differently,” Kashyap remarked. “Everything these days is being made into a universe. But that’s not something I want to do.” The director stressed his tendency to stride footsteps to different kinds of films and stories, not to repeat old ones due to mere monetary profit or box-office demand.
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What Kashyap is really saying is that he is more concerned with artistic integrity than with commercial success. In an industry were growing off a successful franchise is often taken to be a sure path to minting money, it is different on the part of Anurag to refrain from stretching “Gangs of Wasseypur” into a unified universe like so many of his contemporaries are doing. Kashyap wants to remain focused on fresh storytelling, new themes, and furthering the envelope in Indian cinema—not simply getting sucked into what is clearly a sweeping wave about creating film universes.
Quirky Denial of Fan Speculation
More importantly, Kashyap did not so matter-of-factly deny making “Gangs of Wasseypur 3.” He added his signature—a bit of quirk and some dark humor. He joked that he would make the third, only if he were hard up: “I will make Wasseypur 3 the day I become physically incapacitated and have no other choice, quipped Kashyap.”. “I’ll make it only when I need money for my next treatment, ” incurs the director humorously as he reiterates his lack of enthusiasm towards a franchise unless it is pressing. It’s palpable that Kashyap would not want to return to the land of deities and cowboys simply owing to the hype, not to mention the mammoth monetary support in case of a third film.
Reflecting on the Success of the Franchise
“The “Gangs of Wasseypur” movies released in 2012 and were probably the best thing that Kashyap had ever put together in his filmography. The gangster epic, which was divided into two parts in release, was a huge commercial success at the time of its screening and totally became the yardstick for Indian cinema from then on. The gritty, raw portrayal of crime in the coal mafia of Dhanbad, Jharkhand, has stellar performances by all the leads: Nawazuddin Siddiqui, Manoj Bajpayee, Pankaj Tripathi, Richa Chadha, Huma Qureshi, and Tigmanshu Dhulia; it is an experience in itself.”.
With the success of the franchise, there definitely were rumors of the film being a part of a trilogy, and fans were all eager to hear the story get continued. However, despite the commercial pressure of doing a threequel for the franchise, Kashyap has stayed put in moving on with an effort at auteur work.
Anurag Kashyap: An Auteur's Approach
The intrinsic approach of filmmaking defines Kashyap’s need to move ahead with every film made. He has never been content, and that is quite evident from the genres and themes one finds in his filmography; be it from the recent romantic drama “Manmarziyaan” to the psychological thriller “Ugly”. Kashyap is a person not known to settle down in any rut of pigeonholing because of one style or genre being easy to follow.
Not wanting to make a “Gangs of Wasseypur 3” is testimony to this fact—that he refuses to fall back upon repetition for the sake of it. Kashyap is more keen to probe newer ideas and pushing himself as a creator than revisiting any successful film. And, in fact, perhaps this has given him an identity as a pathbreaking maverick in the Indian film industry.
Nawazuddin Siddiqui's Initial Reservations
Adding to the lore of “Gangs of Wasseypur”, Nawazuddin Siddiqui, who played an important role in the films, recently shared several fascinating insights into the film’s making. Speaking about his latest stint, Siddiqui told IndiaToday.in that he first turned down the script for “Gangs of Wasseypur” because he found it “bakwaas,” or a lot of nonsense. In fact, he confessed that Kashyap’s passion and improvisational skills on the sets magnetized him toward the potential of the film.
Siddiqui recalled how even the initial days of shooting were really struggling because of financial crises and, in such a dire situation, every impractical way of filmmaking had to be resorted to. Kashyap, known for his impulsiveness, wrote many dialogues on the spot while directing the actors to bring in loads of improvisations. Letting the camera stray wide and free, this loopy process actually worked—causing a disconcerting excellence of raucous and real feel from the actors’ performances.
Siddiqui’s revelations, in fact, unveiled the ordeal, precariousness, and haphazardness involved in making “Gangs of Wasseypur”. They further highlighted Kashyap’s distinct filmography. The actor’s comments have also thrown it in the open that success eluded the films quite drastically, and more than anything, it was Kashyap’s vision coupled with his determination that saw anything of the project through.
Ahead of the Curve: What Lies Ahead for Anurag Kashyap?
While Gangs of Wasseypur 3 might not be in the offing, Anurag Kashyap for sure isn’t done with making films. It is now being reported that he will team up with musician-actor GV Prakash Kumar for a web series. The eight-episode thriller show reportedly went on floors in 2023 and is now ready for further progression. It is another new project from Kashyap, who keeps exercising his widening scope of voice across mediums and genres.
As Kashyap moves ahead with several new projects, fans can be assured that his creative energy is undiminished. Whether or not “Gangs of Wasseypur 3” ever becomes a reality, Kashyap’s place in cinematic history is all but assured. His being lured away from the grips of mainstream cinema only further solidifies his stature as a true auteur—one with an unwavering commitment to artistic principle above all else.
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