At the trailer launch of Crazxy in Mumbai on Monday, Girish Kohli, the writer and director of the film, shared his thoughts on making his debut film and the unique style of Crazxy. He spoke passionately about his love for thrillers and how the lack of good thrillers in the industry led him to take matters into his own hands.
“I’ve always wanted to see a good thriller, but the truth is, there are very few good ones being made,” Girish said. “So, I thought, why not make one myself?” He went on to describe Crazxy as a quirky film with a unique design, noting, “The style and DNA of the film are crazy. After watching it, you’ll understand what I mean – right now, it might be hard to grasp.”
He also reflected on his collaboration with Sohum Shah, who he believes was the perfect person to bring this vision to life. “Sohum is the best guy to take it forward,” Girish said, adding, “If you look at Sohum’s filmography, you’ll know. I feel when you have a good script and believe it should be made, but no one in India would be able to do justice to it. You should come to Sohum Shah.”
When asked about the challenges of making his first film, Girish remained optimistic. “There were challenges, of course, but none that I couldn’t handle. This is my first film, and it’s special. Your first love, your first picture, your first producer – it will always be special,” he explained. “There was no difficulty. Filmmaking, at some point, becomes a carnival of sorts. There are your own unique challenges, but it’s not difficult. The challenges are all in your mind.”
Crazxy written and directed by Girish Kohli starring Sohum Shah in lead is all set to hit the cinemas on 28 February 2025.