'Katiyabaaz', jointly directed by Deepti Kakkar and Fahad Mustafa and presented by Phantom Films, is a story of rampant electricity theft in Kanpur and has been told through the eyes of two protagonists.
"It is sad that Indian audience are not watching such brilliant documentaries on a regular basis as compared to the western countries. Documentaries are under performing in India. I feel filmmakers should come forward and support such documentaries which are more identifiable," Motwane told PTI in an interview.
The 'Lootera' helmer promises to reach out to the Indian masses with maximum occupancy in multiplexes and single-screen theatres.
"A good film always gets its audience and I am not surprised that 'Katiyabaaz' also connected with the international audience. After a good show in western countries, we are planning to release the film in 40 screens across India.
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"We are going to release the film in multiplexes of metro cities. We are also in talks to hold special screenings in small cities like Meerut, Ghaziabad and Kanpur where the problem is rampant," Motwane said.
"I saw the film on its screening. I really liked the film and film it entertaining and engaging. It had so much insight to the subject that I felt I am living in that part of the country. Everybody seen power failure but nobody had ever thought to introduce it into a documentary," he said.
Motwane, who is gearing up to start the shoot of his next film as a direction 'Bhavesh Joshi', has denied reports that 'Heropanti' actress Kriti Sanon has been roped in to star opposite Sidharth Malhotra in the film.