Inflated budgets, soaring entourage expenses, and unnecessary wastage of money just to project scale have long been persistent issues in the Indian film industry. Over the years, several A-list actors and producers have voiced concerns about these challenges. Most recently, Kamal Haasan addressed the industry directly, urging stakeholders to adopt “practical and sustainable operating practices for efficient filmmaking.” On Friday evening, Haasan took to X to post a detailed note with the caption, “My appeal to our Industry.” Referencing the ongoing crisis in West Asia, which has escalated over the past few months due to military clashes between Iran and U.S.-Israeli forces beginning around February, the actor-filmmaker highlighted its economic ripple effects on India. He warned that these developments could soon impact the film industry as consumer behaviour and spending patterns shift. In his note, he wrote: “The continuing crisis in West Asia is deepening and the world is facing growing pressure on energy, trade, logistics, and economic stability. India too is inevitably feeling the impact of rising fuel, energy, logistics, and production costs. For …