Prakash Raj says ‘half of Bollywood is sold and the other half is scared' to speak up
Actor Prakash Raj has never shied away from sharing his political opinions and has often voiced his criticism against the policies of the ruling party. In a recent interaction, the Duet actor spoke candidly about his colleagues in the Hindi film industry who avoid speaking on political matters in public.
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