Marathi director plans to make Hindi film

"It (Hindi film) was never my destination but I will make a Hindi film. But that is not because I feel that is my final goal. I definitely like to make Marathi films. But there are certain subjects that I would like to explore in Hindi as I feel it is a better language for them," Kulkarni told PTI in an interview.

"I would want to make a love story, which I feel I should be making in Hindi. I want to make a period film in an era which is not defined - an era of kings and queens that requires big canvas," he said.

On when does he see this happening, Kulkarni says, "I will be able to tell about that when there is something concrete."

Known for his Marathi films like 'Valu', 'Vihir' and 'Deool' as well as short films 'Girni' and 'Three Of Us', Kulkarni, an alumnus of Pune's Film and Television Institute of India (FTII), feels the Marathi film industry has to struggle constantly due to the presence of Bollywood.

"We are definitely struggling. Our films are better in terms of techniques and storytelling. Our stories are our stars. All the time we face problem about the release. As we have limited resources for publicity and distribution, we have to compete in same cinema halls where all the Hindi films are released," he said.