Prakash Raj Slams Bollywood: 'Plastic, Lost Its Roots'

Veteran actor Prakash Raj has voiced strong criticism of mainstream Hindi cinema, lamenting its perceived loss of authenticity. Speaking at the Kerala Literature Festival, Raj contrasted Bollywood's current trajectory with the content-driven approaches he sees in Malayalam and Tamil films. He described Hindi cinema as having become 'plastic' and 'fake,' prioritizing superficial appeal over genuine storytelling.

Raj attributed this shift to commercial pressures and a post-multiplex era focus on urban audiences. He suggested that the industry's immersion in 'Page 3 culture' has led to a detachment from rural realities and a loss of emotional connection with viewers. The actor highlighted that South Indian cinema, particularly Tamil films, continues to tell stories rooted in social issues like Dalit concerns, offering a hopeful alternative.