Tamannaah Bhatia’s Take on Bollywood vs South: The Big Difference

Tamannaah Bhatia, a superstar in both South Indian cinema and Bollywood, is enjoying the huge success of her latest film, “Stree 2.” The actress, who has worked across Hindi, Tamil, and Telugu industries, shared her thoughts on the difference between the two in an insightful podcast with Raj Shyamani.

Southern Films: Rooted in Realness

When asked about the key difference between Bollywood and South films, Tamannaah shared, “Southern films focus a lot on their geographical roots.” She believes that the global appeal of these films stems from their grounded, authentic storytelling. “They aren’t just targeting a small segment of the audience. These films dive into deep human emotions—like familial relationships and personal revenge—and that has truly resonated with viewers.”

Telling It Like It Is: The South’s Winning Formula

Tamannaah emphasized that Southern filmmakers aren’t trying to please everyone. “They are not catering to different types of people. Instead, they stick to what they know, and they tell it like it is,” she said. This approach, she believes, is what gives Southern cinema its distinctive edge and broad appeal.

Bollywood’s Struggle to Cater to Everyone

While praising the South, Tamannaah didn’t hold back about Bollywood’s tendency to aim for mass consumption, sometimes to the detriment of the story. “Bollywood sometimes misses the mark by trying to cater to too many people,” she noted. However, she gave credit where it’s due, praising films like “Laapataa Ladies,” which has been well received for its unique storytelling.

What’s Next for Tamannaah? Big Projects on the Horizon

After her recent stint in “Vedaa,” where she starred alongside John Abraham and Sharvari Wagh, Tamannaah shows no signs of slowing down. Fans can look forward to her upcoming roles in “Odhera 2” (Telugu) and the Hindi web series “Darling Partners.”