Anurag Kashyap claimed that the VFX in Nishaanchi were better than those in Oscar-nominated Sinners, directed by Ryan Coogler and starring Michael B. Jordan, sparking industry debate. Filmmaker Anurag Kashyap had sparked debate after he claimed that the visual effects in his film Nishaanchi were superior to those in the Oscar-nominated Hollywood project Sinners. Kashyap claimed that Sinners had achieved worldwide fame, yet he believed that Nishaanchi's special effects work showed better artistic strength. He asserted that his movie blended performance elements with visual effects to create a natural, authentic experience. Kashyap prepared for the Cannes Film Festival premiere of his film Kennedy at that time.

Source: dna February 18, 2026 03:42 UTC