The Millennium has witnessed several changes in trends so far as the new Hindi movies are concerned. Scripts are more mature and handle a myriad of political and social issues. Cinematography involves advanced techniques and filmmakers take advantage of new and improved equipment. Movie soundtracks have changed drastically as western influences seep in through ever crack and gap. Mainstream cinema utilizes 'item songs/numbers' to bring in the audience even if it seems like a flop from the phrase go. But virtually all movies are coming up with something number, which will be its USP.
One of the most significant changes could be the heavy investment towards marketing and promoting films. Because the film industry is really a huge business opportunity, it's quite common to find them smartly packaged. Take Farhan Akhtar's directorial debut Dil Chahta Hai. It signaled the start of a new era of feel good and youthful films with all the current song, dance and drama that Bollywood is famous for but additionally with subtle sensibilities that made it stand apart. Directors do not back from making big budget films by having an ensemble of stars and superstars. Rajjo Today Episode
Indian cinema isn't limited to the latest Bollywood movies but to the film industry as a whole. Art or specialized movies are modified to suit on big screens. A genre of hard-hitting and tough themes including the kind observed in City of Gold (based on the lives of Mumbai mill workers) have grown to be increasingly common. Filmmakers experiment with different ideas and interpretations of reality. Since movies only depict real life and aren't in fact its mirror image, lots of room remains designed for creatively portraying ordinary living. The audiences have also started liking art movies.
New Hindi movies (mainly the popular kind) have considered shooting all the films in foreign locations. Action films contain more death defying stunts and a slicker packaging. At one time, women were relegated as love interests and often shown clinging to the hero's arm. Movies like Fashion, The President is Coming have proved that the story will not sink if it doesn't have a man lead. Filmmakers are tinkering with horror genres with renewed gusto, moving away from the conventional ghost stories. Latest Bollywood movies like Raaz, 13B and Phoonk have proved that horror movies can be quite a commercial success. More filmmakers have started tinkering with horror genre these days.
