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Veteran actor Prakash Raj has once again sparked conversations in film circles with his candid remarks on the state of Hindi cinema. The National Award–winning actor described Bollywood as having lost its originality, calling it “plastic” and comparing it to the lifeless statues at Madame Tussauds.

Prakash Raj criticized the industry for lacking authenticity and emotional depth, stating that many Hindi films today focus more on artificial presentation than meaningful storytelling. According to him, this has created a growing disconnect between cinema and audiences.

In contrast, he praised South Indian cinema, particularly Malayalam and Tamil films, for staying rooted in real-life stories and delivering strong, content-driven narratives. He emphasized that these industries consistently produce films that reflect society, emotions, and human struggles with honesty.

Highlighting the new wave of talent, Prakash Raj noted that young Tamil directors are boldly tackling important social issues, including the lives of Dalits and other marginalized communities. He expressed hope in seeing this generation of filmmakers unafraid to speak truth through cinema and challenge existing social structures.

Prakash Raj believes that South cinema still has many untold stories, and it is this sincerity that keeps it relevant and impactful. His remarks have reignited discussions about the creative direction of Indian cinema, with many viewers praising South films for leading the way in content-driven storytelling over purely commercial formulas. The comments have gone viral on social media, with fans applauding his perspective and the focus on meaningful cinema.