Producers don't have faith in him, ignore his messages: John Abraham

Actor John Abraham recently shared his ongoing challenges in convincing producers to support his film projects. During a podcast, he revealed that he often finds it difficult to get through to them, with many dismissing his ideas and citing excessive budget concerns.

While speaking to Ranveer Allahabadia on his podcast, John Abraham said, "I produced 'Vicky Donor'. I did films like 'Madras Cafe', 'Batla House' – but till today I have to convince studio heads that this is a different film, and please fund my process. Till today, they don’t have 100 per cent faith, and they tell me that the budget is too much."

Stating he doesn't charge over his 'aukaat', John, who is gearing up for the release of his upcoming project 'Vedaa', continued, "As an actor, my fee doesn’t put a load on the film. I feel if the film makes



money, I will make money. I don’t want to load the film. Toh meri jo aukaat hai, jo mera standard hai, I make films according to that. I am very proud of my content."

John Abraham also mentioned in the podcast that he doesn't use WhatsApp, which he believes hinders communication with studio heads and might be affecting their response time. "I had texted a studio head, and he told me that he would circle back, but it has been 4.5 months, and he hasn’t responded. I don’t feel bad, but I deserve a reply. I believe that if people believe in me a little, I would want to try and change Indian cinema a little. I am not saying I am a game changer, but I want to try", he said.

On the work front, John Abraham will be next seen in 'Vedaa'. Co-starring Sharvari Wagh in the lead role, the film will hit theatres on August 15.