Kangana Ranaut attacks Bollywood again, says Hindi actors can’t do Pushpa 2: ‘Inko chaiye six packs, babes, injections’
Kangana Ranaut slammed Bollywood and its actors again and explained why Hindi actors are not capable of achieving success at par with Allu Arjun’s Pushpa 2: The Rule.
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Kangana Ranaut, Allu Arjun in Pushpa 2: The Rule
Kangana Ranaut has again attacked Bollywood and its actors. In a recent interaction, the National Award-winning actress opened up about the success of South Indian actress as compared to Bollywood. The Queen actress said that one of the major reasons why Hindi films are losing their audience is because they lost touch with realism.
Speaking at Agenda Aaj Tak, Kangana was asked to comment on the blockbuster success of Allu Arjun’s Pushpa franchise and how Bollywood is losing its mainstream streak. Kangana said, “Pehele toh mujhe nahi lagta ke Bollywood or Hindi cinema ne mainstream hone ka theka liya hua hai (I don’t think Bollywood can be dubbed as mainstream). They are not mainstream by any standard. Our films should be defined as the Indian film industry, one industry in which every type of audience is addressed.”
Speaking about the success of Pushpa 2, Kangana said that it’s the relatable character of a daily wage worker that Allu Arjun portrayed. The Manikarnika actress explained why Bollywood actors can’t repeat this success as they’re detached from reality. He said, “People in Bollywood live in a bubble. And that is one of the biggest reasons I have a problem with them. Kyunki yeh log bubble se nikalna nahi chahte han (They don’t want to come out of the bubble). All they need is to go to the gym, take protein shakes, take injections. They don’t have any connection with reality,” she said.
She further slammed the actors, and said, “Inko chaiye six pack abs, hot babe, beach, bike, item number bas bahut hai (They want six pack abs, hot babe, beaches, bike and item numbers. That’s enough for them) It is important to have a reality check.” On the work front, Kangana will next be seen in Emergency. The movie is directed by Kangana Ranaut, and it will be released in cinemas on January 17, 2025.
Kangana Ranaut says Bollywood needs a ‘reality check’ as Allu Arjun’s Pushpa 2 dominates Hindi films
The Allu Arjun-led Pushpa 2 outperformed Jawan in the Hindi market on its opening day despite being a dubbed film. Actress Kangana Ranaut has now lashed out at Bollywood for being out of touch with reality.
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Pushpa 2, starring Allu Arjun, hit the screens on December 5 and opened to a thunderous response at the box office. It also outperformed Shah Rukh Khan’s Jawan to become the highest opener in Hindi. Actress Kangana Ranaut has now weighed in on its success and slammed Bollywood for having ‘no connection with reality’.
Kangana Ranaut rips apart Bollywood as Pushpa 2 rules the box office
Pushpa 2, which features Allu Arjun as a labourer-turned-smuggler, has set the box office on fire and outperformed several Bollywood films. According to Kangana Ranaut, the Hindi film industry is not able to match South films as it is not rooted in reality. She added that Bollywood as an industry is obsessed with glamour.
“Inko chaiyeh six pack abs, hot babe, beach, bike, item number bas bahut hai (They desire six pack abs, hot babe, beaches, bike and item numbers. That’s enough for them)… It is important to have a reality check,” she said during Agenda Aaj Tak.
The Queen star added that many in Bollywood live ‘in a bubble’ and are not ready to step out of their respective comfort zones.
About Pushpa 2
The Sukumar-directed Pushpa 2 is an actioner that centres on the events that transpire when the titular smuggler locks horns with Bhanwar Singh Shekhawat (Fahadh Faasil), his arch nemesis and an egoistic IPS officer. The film stars Rashmika Mandanna as the female protagonist. She reprises her role as Srivalli, Pushpa’s wife. The ‘Kodava Beauty’ has impressed fans by holding her own against ‘Bunny’ in the emotional scenes and giving strong proof of her abilities as a performer.
Pushpa 2 also features Sunil, Rao Ramesh, Sritej , Tarak Ponnappa, and Saurabh Sachdeva. Sreeleela makes a special appearance in the Kissik song. Devi Sri Prasad, is the film’s music director. ‘Rockstar’ is also known for his work on films such as Rangasthalam and Maharshi.
Pushpa 2 hit the screens on December 5 and is currently playing in theatres.
