Bollywood-South Cinema Rivalry Intensifies During Producers' Roundtable
A heated exchange between Boney Kapoor and Naga Vamsi over the influence of South Indian films on Bollywood has drawn sharp criticism from filmmaker Sanjay Gupta.
- During a Galatta Plus roundtable, Boney Kapoor and Naga Vamsi clashed over the impact of South Indian cinema on Bollywood's evolution.
- Naga Vamsi claimed that South Indian films like Baahubali and RRR have redefined Bollywood’s filmmaking approach, moving beyond its traditional focus on urban audiences.
- Boney Kapoor countered, arguing that Bollywood's legacy is rooted in quality storytelling and that cinema across India has always been influential.
- Filmmaker Sanjay Gupta criticized Vamsi's tone and behavior, calling him 'obnoxious' and accusing him of disrespecting Kapoor during the discussion.
- The debate has reignited conversations about the growing prominence of South Indian cinema and its relationship with Bollywood’s long-standing dominance.
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