Anurag Kashyap known for his unique storytelling and gritty films finally opened up about the box office performance of his latest directorial venture Nishaanchi starring Aaishvary Thackeray. The action-packed drama had created a lot of buzz prior to its release but the reception at theatres was underwhelming. At the teaser launch of his upcoming film Dacoit in Mumbai on December 18 Kashyap was asked about how he felt regarding Nishaanchi’s poor showing. Kashyap’s honest take on Nishaanchi Responding with his signature candidness Kashyap said “No no Im used to it.” His relaxed approach left the audience and media in splits. He further explained “Yeah I probably expected a little bit more and thought maybe the audience and I are cinema men. But then I realised the very second day [that Nishaanchi would flop]. Then we decided to put both parts together on OTT because it was a film produced by Amazon.” The filmmaker’s comments highlighted his pragmatic attitude towards filmmaking and his understanding that not every film can succeed commercially. Nishaanchi was a project Kashyap was deeply invested in both creatively and emotionally. He mentioned that like many of his earlier works the film may gain a cult following over the years even if it did not succeed at the box office initially. The decision to release both parts together on OTT platforms was a strategic move to ensure the story reached a wider audience despite disappointing theatre numbers. Kashyap’s openness about the situation resonated with many fans who admire his no-nonsense approach to cinema. Thebox office performance Released in September 2025 Nishaanchi struggled to attract audiences in theatres. Reports suggest that the film earned only around Rs 1 to 1.5 crore in India with sources citing figures like Rs 1 crore lifetime collection or slightly over Rs 1 crore after its opening weekend. Despite the low commercial performance Kashyap continues to focus on creating meaningful cinema undeterred by box office metrics. About Dacoit Kashyap will next be seen in the action drama Dacoit featuring Adivi Sesh and Mrunal Thakur set to release on March 19. The teaser launch created excitement and allowed Kashyap to address both past setbacks and future ambitions showing his unwavering passion for filmmaking.