South Cinema and Bollywood: Nani Sets the Record Straight on Salman Khan's Comments
How did they become superstars? - Nani contradicts Salman Khan's claim about South not watching Bollywood movies
Turns out, Nani ain't buying what Salman Khan's been peddling about the South Indian audience's indifference towards Bollywood films. In a candid chat with DNA India, the star slammed the actor's remarks and emphasized the long-standing love for Hindi cinema in the South. (Don't forget to check out: Nani gets peeved with fans filming him, Srinidhi Shetty steps in to help at Alipiri steps in Tirupati. Watch)
In a chat about the supposed lack of appeal of Bollywood in the South, Nani said, "They might be original, but the love South cinema is receiving now is relatively new. However, the love Bollywood has received in the South has been there for decades. Ask anyone there, 'What's your favorite Hindi film?' and they'll likely have childhood memories of Amitabh Bachchan. Films like Kuch Kuch Hota Hai and Dil Toh Pagal Hai were blockbusters in Hyderabad and other Southern states[1][2]. Everyone's been loving South films lately, but Hindi cinema was always embraced across the country."
The South Audience Adores Salman Khan
Nani also set the record straight on Salman's claim that South Indian audiences don't watch Hindi films. "Nope, they don't go see them there? How did they become superstars if no one watched their films[2][4]? We all love him[4], and we've all watched so many of Salman's films. Films like Hum Aapke Hain Koun..! hold cultural importance there. Remember those wedding tunes - Didi Tera Devar Deewana and others[4]? We used to play them at our own weddings."
Salman Speaks Out
During the promotions of his film, Sikandar, Salman had expressed his thoughts on the limited crossover of Bollywood films into the South. "My films don't get the numbers there because their fan following is strong. I'll walk down the street, and they'll say, 'Bhai, Bhai', but they won't go see the films. The way we've accepted them here hasn't happened there[3]. Their films do well because we go and see them - like those of Rajinikanth sir, Chiranjeevi garu, Suriya or Ram Charan. But their fans don't go see our films."
Nani's Upcoming Film
As for Nani, he's getting ready to unleash his upcoming action thriller directed by Sailesh Kolanu. The movie stars Nani and Srinidhi Shetty in the lead roles, alongside Adil Pala, Rao Ramesh, Brahmaji, and Maganti Srinath[5]. It's set to hit theaters on May 1[5].
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- Despite Salman Khan's comments, Nani highlighted that the love for Hindi cinema, such as films like Kuch Kuch Hota Hai and Dil Toh Pagal Hai, has been significant in the South for decades.
- Nani clarified that Salman Khan's assumption about the South Indian audience's disinterest in Hindi films was incorrect, as they have shown love for him and numerous Bollywood films.
- Salman Khan, during the promotions of his film, admitted that his films don't get the same numbers in the South due to the strong fan following of Southern actors like Rajinikanth, Chiranjeevi, Suriya, and Ram Charan, and not because the audience doesn't watch Hindi films.
- Nani is preparing to release his upcoming action thriller, which stars Srinidhi Shetty, and is scheduled to hit theaters on May 1.
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