From Rishab Shetty to SS Rajamouli, 5 times South stars made controversial statements about Bollywood

In recent times, South Indian cinema has seen a big boom with its actors gaining immense popularity across the nation, especially in the Hindi-speaking belt. The pan-India success has also come with a lot of scrutinies as many of the South actors have found themselves at the centre of controversy because of their explosive statements about Bollywood. From Rishab Shetty saying that Bollywood portrays India in a negative light to SS Rajamouli comparing Prabhas and Hrithik Roshan, here are five times South stars made controversial statements about Bollywood.? ?

Controversial statements of South stars about Bollywood

1. Rishab Shetty

Actor Rishab Shetty stirred up a row by saying that Bollywood is presenting India in a bad light. As he said this, he is getting massively trolled. The Kantara actor who recently won Best Actor National Award is being called arrogant, jealous and retarded.?

2. SS Rajamouli

SS Rajamouli had once praised Baahubali star Prabhas and said that Hrithik Roshan was nothing in front of him. He was massively criticised after he said this. Later, the ace filmmaker clarified that his intention was not to disrespect the actor.

3. Mahesh Babu

One of the highest-paid actors in the Telugu film industry, Mahesh Babu had outrightly denied being a part of Bollywood films. "I don't know if I'm sounding arrogant, but I did get a lot of offers from Bollywood. I don't think they can afford me." He said that Hindi films cannot afford him. His controversial statement has caused a lot of furore. However, he stood by what he said. The actor hasn't still featured in a Hindi film while his peers continue to make their Bollywood debut.??

4. Kichcha Sudeep

Actor Kichcha Sudeep who primarily works in Kannada cinema has once stirred up a huge row after he said that "Hindi is not a national language." He was talking in regard with the release of KGF 2 and its massive success when he said, "Everyone says that a Kannada film was made on a pan-India level but a small correction is that Hindi is not a national language anymore." Ajay Devgn had slammed him saying, "Hindi was, is, and will always be our mother tongue and national language. Jan Gan Man."

5. Nandamuri Balakrishna??

Movie producer and politician known for his works in Telugu cinema, Nandamuri Balakrishna once said that he doesn't know who AR Rahman is. "I don’t know who Rahman is. I don’t care. Once in a decade, he gives a hit and gets an Oscar award," he said. Balakrishna was massively trolled for his statement.

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