Short and Sassy: Karan Johar and Vijay Deverakonda Unite Indian Cinema at WAVES 2025
South films notion as superior to Hindi cinema is erroneous, says Karan Johar: 'We're only segmenting ourselves'
Toss aside the North vs South banter, bro! Karan Johar and Vijay Deverakonda are embracing an Indian cinema revolution. Here's a lowdown on their swaggy stance at the recent WAVES Summit.
Karan Johar: No More Drama, Just Cinema 🎥
KJ, the legendary Bollywood filmmaker, ain't down with the whole "South vs North" drama. Speaking at the WAVES Summit, he spilled the tea that it's all just a divisive load of hoohah, harmonious Indian cinema is where it's at. He even begged Indian media to can the divisive questions and stop pitting regions against each other—'cause, y'know, it's just folly.
Vijay Deverakonda: Collabs Make 'Namastey' Happen 🤝
On the same wavelength, Vijay gave it to us straight. He called the North-South spat a boring headline-grabber and praised the endless potential of film collaborations. With examples like Pushpa 2 and Jawan showing the magic that happens when North meets South, he's all for uniting India with star power. And he doesn't just mean within the film industry—Vijay's vision includes our beloved Shah Rukh Khan and Allu Arjun gracing the screen together.
WAVES 2025: The Soft Power of Unity 💥
With this unified approach on display, Karan hosted a "Cinema: The Soft Power" panel featuring Kareena Kapoor and Vijay Deverakonda. The WAVES 2025 summit, under the wing of the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting, is part of the drive to promote filmmaking and the business of cinema in India. With over 90 countries participating, it's a power play for Indian cinema's global domination, fo' sho'!
- Amidst the ongoing North vs South debates, Karan Johar, a renowned figure in Bollywood, and Vijay Deverakonda, a notable actor from the South, are spearheading an Indian cinema revolution.
- Karan Johar, at the WAVES Summit, expressed his disdain for the "South vs North" drama and emphasized the need for harmonious Indian cinema.
- Vijay Deverakonda echoed Karan's sentiments, stating that the North-South spat is a stale headline-grabber and advocated for film collaborations to unite India.
- The WAVES 2025 summit, organized by the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting, is fostering the growth of cinema in India and promoting global dominance for Indian movies and TV shows.
- Shah Rukh Khan and Allu Arjun could potentially star in a project together, a testament to Vijay Deverakonda's vision of uniting India's entertainment industry.
- Vijay Deverakonda's charisma and business acumen in the entertainment sector have created waves, much like how Brad Pitt waves in Hollywood, yet he remains rooted in his passion for Indian movies and startups.
