Rakesh Roshan Explains Why South Cinema Stays Grounded While Bollywood Evolves

Rakesh joins the Bollywood vs South cinema debate, sharing his views on storytelling and creative challenges. He also celebrates 25 years of Kaho Naa Pyaar Hai and discusses Netflix's upcoming series The Roshans.

Veteran filmmaker Rakesh, celebrated for movies like Kaho Naa Pyaar Hai and Koi... Mil Gaya, recently spoke about the differences between Bollywood and South Indian cinema. In a conversation with Zoom, he shared that while South films are successful, they haven’t made significant advances in storytelling.

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Rakesh Roshan On South Indian Film Industry

Rakesh mentioned that South Indian cinema relies on traditional elements such as songs, action, dialogues, and emotions. He emphasized that their success comes from staying grounded and adhering to tried-and-tested formulas. Although South films have achieved technical advancements, Rakesh felt they were not taking creative risks with their stories.

Bollywood's Creative Challenges

In comparison, Rakesh highlighted Bollywood’s approach to experimentation. Using his career as an example, he talked about how he transitioned from romantic films like Kaho Naa Pyaar Hai to groundbreaking ventures like Koi... Mil Gaya and its superhero sequel. He called these challenges essential for Bollywood’s growth.

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Celebrating 25 Years Of Kaho Naa Pyaar Hai

Rakesh also reflected on the legacy of Kaho Naa Pyaar Hai, which introduced Hrithik and Ameesha to the industry. To celebrate its 25th anniversary, the movie was re-released in theaters, bringing back memories of the 2000s romantic era.

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A Glimpse Into Roshan Legacy

Fans of the Roshans have more to look forward to. Rakesh will appear in The Roshans, a Netflix docu-series exploring the personal and professional lives of his family. Premiering on January 17, the series will feature Rakesh, Hrithik, and his brother Rajesh, offering an in-depth look at their cinematic journey.