The Blessing of Being in the Film Field

Being in cinema is not just a career. It’s a blessing.

Because, let’s be honest — only a few ever get the chance to enter this world. Millions dream of it, but only a handful ever set foot on a real film set, face a camera, or see their names roll on the screen.

So when I look back — from entering the field to winning a state award as a writer, then stepping up as a director, and now completing five films — I don’t see it as “not yet a blockbuster.”

I see it as already a miracle.

Each film taught me something deeper — about storytelling, people, ego, money, and the mysterious rhythm of creation. And through it all, one truth keeps echoing: the real blockbuster is not the film you make — it’s the person you become while making it. 

Success is sweet, but persistence is divine.

Anyone can celebrate a hit. But to stay in the game, to evolve, to keep creating when the noise fades — that’s rare. That’s the real mark of an artist.

So to every dreamer out there — be proud of where you stand. You’re already among the few who dared to enter.

The best is not behind you. It’s in motion.

Stay in the field. Your real blockbuster is on the way. 

- Manohar Chimmani