Archive · 3 Dec 2025
Rana Daggubati and Dulquer Salmaan React to 8-Hour Shift Debate
Deepika Padukone recently suggested that people in the film industry should work only eight hours a day.
However, actors Rana Daggubati and Dulquer Salmaan have different opinions.
Rana says that making movies is not like a regular job with fixed hours.
He explains that each film is different and creativity can't be forced into a schedule.
Dulquer agrees and adds that the crew members often prefer to work longer hours to finish their tasks quickly.
They also mention that sometimes working longer hours in a single day can be cheaper than adding another day of shooting.
Producer Archana Kalpathi and filmmaker Vikramaditya Motwane also shared their thoughts.
They agree that long hours are sometimes necessary but emphasize that clear communication and respect for the crew are important to avoid exploitation.
Rana Daggubati and Dulquer Salmaan have shared their views on Deepika Padukone's call for an eight-hour work shift in the film industry.
Rana believes cinema is a lifestyle and creativity cannot be boxed into fixed hours.
Dulquer notes that crew members often prefer working longer to finish quickly.
Producer Archana Kalpathi and filmmaker Vikramaditya Motwane agree that long hours are sometimes unavoidable but stress the importance of clear communication and respect.
Extending hours in a single day can be cheaper than adding an extra shoot day, according to industry professionals.
- Who
- Rana Daggubati, Dulquer Salmaan, Deepika Padukone, Archana Kalpathi, Vikramaditya Motwane
- What
- Discussion on the feasibility of an eight-hour work shift in the film industry
- When
- Ongoing debate, recent comments from actors and filmmakers
- Where
- Indian film industry, specifically Bollywood and Malayalam cinema
- Why
- To address the practicality and implications of fixed working hours in filmmaking
- Actors Involved
- Rana Daggubati, Dulquer Salmaan
- Issue Discussed
- Eight-hour work shift in film industry
- Rana's Perspective
- Cinema is a lifestyle, not a job with fixed hours
- Dulquer's Perspective
- Crew members prefer working longer to finish quickly
- Production Costs
- Longer days can be cheaper than adding extra shoot days
- Filmmaker's View
- Long hours shouldn't mean exploitation, clear communication is key