Bollywood actor Randeep Hooda recently shared his thoughts on Bollywood’s tendency to follow trends blindly. He pointed out that genuine innovation is now primarily seen on OTT platforms. Using the success of Stree, featuring Shraddha Kapoor and Rajkummar Rao, as an example, he noted how the industry is now flooded with horror comedies, as filmmakers rush to replicate its formula. In a conversation with Indian Express, Randeep Hooda discussed how the industry heavily relies on trends. He said, “I would bring it down to bhedh chaal. If one thing works, then similar things start getting made. Sabko vahi banaana hai. Abhi sabko Stree ke baad horror comedy banaana hai.” As an actor, he believes such an approach shouldn’t dictate creative choices and highlighted the ongoing crisis in Bollywood driven by several factors. The Swatantrya Veer Savarkar actor highlighted how films have become increasingly formula-driven, focusing more on execution than filmmaking. He added that the industry has distanced itself from originality, operating within a confined space that leaves little room for creative experimentation. Randeep added that …