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Time of India
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Time of India
'If it's boring, don't watch'' - Jagapathi Babu responds to criticism of Telugu Cinema; comments on nepotism
Tollywood actor , known for his candid nature both on and off screen, recently addressed fan in a YouTube video titled 'Preminchukundham Randi' (Let Us Love). During the interactive session, he answered questions about his career as well as the Telugu film industry at large. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now One fan's remark, branding Telugu cinema as 'boring' and accusing it of being ruined by nepotism. Responding to the comment, Jagapathi Babu said, 'If Telugu cinema is boring, don't watch it then.' Nepotism debate: 'Struggle Is Inevitable' Addressing the accusation of nepotism, Jagapathi Babu acknowledged that being the son of producer-director VB Rajendra Prasad gave him an entry point into films, but stressed that it didn't guarantee success or longevity. 'It's not true that nepotism is blocking new talent from entering the film industry. Look around — so many fresh actors are thriving through OTT platforms and small-budget films, while some star kids don't make it big. Take me for instance: yes, I come from a film family, but that only helped me get in. Beyond that, I've had to struggle on my own to sustain myself.' he said. Jagapathi Babu talks about 'Thaandavam' A second innings with new energy Jagapathi Babu has reinvented himself in recent years, moving from lead roles to playing powerful character parts and antagonists across industries. With notable appearances in Telugu, Tamil, Kannada, Malayalam, and even Hindi films, he has carved out a strong second innings. Jagapathi Babu was last seen in the starrer 'Pushpa 2: The Rule' and will soon share screen space with Ram Charan in the most awaited upcoming film 'Peddi' which is directed by Buchi Babu Sana. Jagapathi Babu will be also seen in the upcoming film 'Mirai' starring Teja Sajja in the lead and directed by Karthik Gattamneni. The expectations are high for 'Mirai'.
Hindustan Times
5 days ago
- Entertainment
- Hindustan Times
Jagapathi Babu hits back at criticism of ‘boring' Telugu cinema ruined by nepotism: ‘Don't watch it then'
Tollywood actor Jagapathi Babu uploaded a video called Preminchukundham Randi (let us love) on YouTube in which he addressed fan queries and comments on his life, career and Tollywood. When a fan commented that Telugu cinema was 'boring' and that nepotism in the industry was hindering new talent from succeeding, here's how he responded. Jagapathi Babu uploaded a video titled Preminchukundham Randi in which he addressed fan questions and comments. Jagapathi Babu on Telugu cinema being 'boring' and nepotism Jagapathi read the comment out loud and stated that he does not agree with either statement made by the fan. He said, 'If Telugu cinema is boring, don't watch it then.' The actor then addressed the nepotism comment, talking of how being producer-director VB Rajendra Prasad opened doors for him, but he had to struggle to sustain. He said, 'It's not true that nepotism is stopping new talent from entering the film industry. You see so many new actors thriving on OTT and in small films today, and how some kids from film families don't succeed. Take me for example, I am from a film family, and it did not help me with anything other than to enter the industry. I have to struggle to sustain myself.' Tollywood's biggest stars hail from film families like Konidela, Allu, Akkineni, Ghattamaneni, Daggubati, and more. While actors like the late NTR, ANR, Krishna, or Chiranjeevi were pioneers in films, their children and other family members have followed in their footsteps to become the film industry's biggest stars today. About Jagapathi Babu Jagapathi has worked primarily in Telugu films but also in a few Tamil, Kannada, Malayalam, and Hindi films. He debuted as a lead with the 1989 film Simha Swapnam and tasted success in the 1990s and early 2000s. After seeing the lead roles dry up, he turned to playing antagonist roles, starring in the 2014 Balakrishna-starrer Legend. He has had a second innings in cinema since then. Last seen in Pushpa 2: The Rule, Jagapathi will soon star in Peddi with Ram Charan.
