Shahid Kapoor, one of Bollywood's most successful and popular stars, recently expressed his views on the acceptance of Hindi films by South audiences. In a recent interview, while promoting his upcoming film 'Bloody Daddy,' Shahid Kapoor highlighted the asymmetry in acceptance between Bollywood and the South Indian film industry. He urged the South audience to embrace Hindi films and support them wholeheartedly.

Shahid Kapoor has established himself as a versatile actor in Bollywood with remarkable performances in movies like 'Jersey,' 'Udta Punjab,' 'Padmaavat,' and 'Kaminey,' among others. As he promotes his new film, he took the opportunity to discuss the South Indian film industry.

During a conversation with Bollywood Spy, Shahid Kapoor subtly appealed to the South audience, stating, "I don't think we should draw any kinds of lines, and I would say the same for the Tamil, Telugu, Malayalam, and Kannada audience. I would say, watch Hindi films because the Hindi audience is wholeheartedly accepting your films. So, you should also accept our films for cinema to grow. We should have an open heart, acceptance should come from all sides."

Shahid Kapoor further emphasized, "The Tamil, Telugu, Malayalam, and Kannada audience should also embrace Hindi cinema in the same way that the Hindi audience has embraced South Indian films. They should also have a big heart. I feel like everybody should work with each other, everyone should come together to add more value so that more people go to theaters. But everyone should have the same attitude."

As Shahid Kapoor addresses the need for mutual acceptance and collaboration between Bollywood and the South Indian film industry, he advocates for the growth of cinema as a whole. By breaking down the barriers and promoting inclusivity, he believes that the film industry can flourish.

 

On the work front, besides 'Bloody Daddy,' Shahid Kapoor will be seen in an untitled love story alongside Kriti Sanon.It remains to be seen how Shahid Kapoor's appeal to the South audience will be received and whether it will foster a greater sense of unity and acceptance within the Indian film industry. As cinema continues to evolve and transcend regional boundaries, the spirit of collaboration and openness will undoubtedly contribute to its progress.