Viral video: North Indians slam Jr NTR over Bollywood acceptance remarks; fans ask, "He feels inferior about being a South actor?"

Time of India

3 hours ago

Jr NTR, a leading actor from South India, recently shared his concerns about gaining acceptance in Bollywood, the country's biggest film industry dominated by Hindi cinema. During an open conversation, he discussed the fears and obstacles he faces as a South Indian actor trying to establish himself in Bollywood. His comments quickly went viral, drawing strong reactions particularly from North Indian audiences. Many fans questioned whether Jr NTR harbors feelings of inferiority due to his South Indian roots, sparking a wider discussion about the persistent regional biases that influence the Indian film industry. This controversy sheds light on the ongoing challenges actors from different linguistic and cultural backgrounds face in seeking equal recognition and acceptance.
#JrNTR - "I come from South India and there is a little fear whether they will accept us or not , but thanks to Hrithik sir , he hugged me on the first day and made me very comfortable and treated me as his brother Love you Hrithik sir"#War2 #HrithikRoshan pic.twitter.com/n5EfCs7bIp
North Indians slam Jr NTR over Bollywood acceptance remark
At War 2 event, JR NTR was heard saying, 'I come from South India and there is a little fear whether they will accept us or not , but thanks to Hrithik sir , he hugged me on the first day and made me very comfortable and treated me as his brother Love you Hrithik sir"
How the Internet reacted to Jr NTR's comment
Taking to the comments section of the video, one wrote, 'It's south has to accept the north...north has already accepted you guys."
A second added, 'Why plead for recognition from North Hindians.'
A social media user also mentioned, 'Accept krege log? Bro, never heard anyone in the North saying we don't accept the South, be it movies or actors or people.'
A third went on to add, 'Man this guy seriously has some inferiority complex being South Indian.'
Man this guy seriously has some inferiority complex being South Indian. WTF
It's south has to accept the north...north has already accepted you guys🫡
Bhai teri rrr itni badi hit hui pan India abhi bhi teko lag raha hai accept karege log ya nahi?
Why plead for recognition from North Hindians 🤦‍♀️
Accept krege log?Bro, never heard anyone in North saying we don't accept south be it movies or actors or people.Before SS Rajamouli there was/is freaking Rajnikant, who was preety huge in North.It's all about South Movies making some efforts to promote in North.
Some also took it rather positively and said that NTR is actually down to earth and he's just trying to praise Hrithik. One wrote, 'Tarak anna always gives respect to co stars ..that's his mentality. And hrithik sir, you are always very down to earth.' Another went on to add, 'No North or South, East or West its only India, our culture always teaches us "Atithi Devo Bhava "
NTR is a phenomenal actor and is a very humble person I think!
All you need to know about War 2 - Release date, cast and more
War 2 will be released on 14th August 2025. It is an upcoming action-packed movie and the sequel to the hit film War. Directed by Ayan Mukerji and produced by Yash Raj Films, it features Hrithik Roshan returning as RAW agent Major Kabir Dhaliwal. Jr. NTR makes his Bollywood debut as the main villain, and Kiara Advani plays an important role. The film is set in multiple countries and promises exciting action scenes and a suspenseful story. Fans are eagerly waiting for the release date and more details about the movie.