Actor Adil Hussain, an NSD graduate, comments on the challenges faced by smaller Indian films that do not have A-list stars. He says the current film ecosystem is “skewed,” implying that resources, visibility and opportunities tend to flow toward higher-profile projects rather than films led by lesser-known casts. In his remarks, Hussain points to how audience attention and industry focus often concentrate on prominent names, making it harder for smaller productions to gain traction. He also references a comparison drawn from his broader context of releases, including the idea that one film is “dominating” another, to illustrate how star and market pull can affect which films stand out in the public sphere. Overall, his statements reflect a view that the industry’s incentives and spotlight are not evenly distributed, and that this imbalance influences how smaller films are funded, promoted and received. The comments do not provide specific policy changes or data, but they outline what Hussain describes as a structural disadvantage for non–A-list filmmaking.