Sunny Deol praises Tollywood.Sunny Deol is getting ready to entertain movie lovers with his upcoming mass action entertainer Jaat. The film directed by Gopichand Malineni is slated for a grand release on 10 April 2025. This marks Gopichand Malineni's entry into Bollywood.
Sunny Deol speaking to scribes, took a class to Bollywood. He said The passion we once had for making cinema is somewhat lacking now. South filmmakers learned from us and moved forward. They have progressed technically and in every aspect. They are making films for the audience, not just for a selected group."
He added "Their cinema always reaches audiences everywhere. I don’t know why we stopped doing that in the middle. There must be many reasons, I am sure." He shared "This means that somewhere, our creators, producers, writers, and directors no longer have the same passion and belief. Because belief is the story—it is the hero of the film, and the person who brings it to life is the director. If we believe in both these aspects, we should work accordingly."
Now, analysing Sunny Deol's talk, MS.Raju said "I heard his appreciation for Telugu directors, and we should feel proud, and I think Telugu directors are gaining respect for their hard work at last," He added "It was likely a spontaneous reaction. He wasn’t undermining Bollywood directors but rather boosting the confidence of Gopichand, who is making his Bollywood debut, as well as the renowned production house Mythri Movie Makers,"
He added "I don’t think he is against Bollywood directors—many of whom are highly talented—or even Tamil directors. However, it’s undeniable that Telugu filmmakers have made a strong impact in Bollywood and the Hindi-speaking market with their action-packed storytelling over the last decade,"
He concludes saying "Telugu filmmakers excel at star-driven films while masterfully packaging their movies with stunning visuals, captivating songs, and high-energy action sequences. This has helped them attract non-Telugu audiences and elevate Telugu cinema, which was once considered ‘regional.’ It’s a time of celebration for Tollywood, but also a moment of responsibility for filmmakers to maintain these high standards and continue challenging directors from other industries"