Nikkhil Advani regrets adding "masala" to his film Vedaa, admitting it compromised the story's integrity. Aiming for wider appeal, he added excessive action to the Dalit-centered narrative. Speaking at a conference, Advani acknowledged that this focus on entertainment diluted the film's social message. Vedaa received mixed reviews and underperformed at the box office.
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