Kanche Audio Launch LIVE || Varun Tej, Pragya Jaiswal

Actress Raashi Khanna has sparked discussion with her recent remarks on the balance between commercial and content-driven cinema. After facing a series of setbacks in Telugu, including her latest release Telusu Kada, the actress opened up in an interview about why she is gravitating more toward Hindi projects and what influences her choice of roles.

Raashi explained that she has acted in numerous commercial films in the South and now seeks strong, story-focused scripts in Hindi. While she clarified that she does enjoy commercial cinema, her comfort level plays a crucial role in selecting projects. “I like commercial films, but only up to a point. I need to feel comfortable with the role. If something crosses my personal limits or makes me feel odd, I’ll say no. Everyone has a comfort zone, so don’t judge anyone,” she said.

Her comments quickly gained traction on social media, leading to varied interpretations. Observers pointed out the irony that Tollywood has delivered some of India’s most acclaimed story-driven blockbusters—such as RRR and Baahubali—yet the criticism of “too commercial” often resurfaces whenever a film underperforms.

Raashi’s recent Hindi outing, 120 Bahadur, a serious war drama, also failed to make an impact at the box office. She now awaits the release of Ustad Bhagat Singh in Telugu. Whether this film marks a turning point in her career or adds to her string of disappointments remains to be seen.