'Lokah' production designer takes a DIG at films made on huge budgets: '80 percent of it goes into actors’ salaries'

Banglan, the production designer for 'Lokah Chapter 1: Chandra,' discusses recreating Bengaluru's cyberpunk aesthetic in Kerala, emphasizing adapting existing locations over building expensive sets. He subtly criticizes big-budget films where excessive actor salaries overshadow production quality. Banglan highlights that 'Lokah' prioritizes on-screen value, ensuring every penny contributes to the film's visual strength and overall quality.

'Lokah' production designer takes a DIG at films made on huge budgets: '80 percent of it goes into actors’ salaries'
Banglan, the production designer for 'Lokah Chapter 1: Chandra,' discusses recreating Bengaluru's cyberpunk aesthetic in Kerala, emphasizing adapting existing locations over building expensive sets. He subtly criticizes big-budget films where excessive actor salaries overshadow production quality. Banglan highlights that 'Lokah' prioritizes on-screen value, ensuring every penny contributes to the film's visual strength and overall quality.