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flag Actor Prakash Raj criticized Bollywood's commercialism at the Kerala Literature Festival on January 25, 2026, praising regional films for their authenticity and social depth.

flag Actor Prakash Raj criticized mainstream Hindi cinema at the Kerala Literature Festival, saying it has become overly commercial, artificial, and disconnected from audiences, contrasting it with the substantive storytelling in Malayalam and Tamil films. flag He likened modern Bollywood to a Madame Tussauds display—polished but lacking authenticity—and lamented the decline of nation-building narratives in favor of glamour and profit. flag Raj praised regional filmmakers, especially young Tamil directors addressing social issues like Dalit rights, as a hopeful counterpoint. flag His remarks, made on January 25, 2026, sparked discussion about the evolving direction of Indian cinema.

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