Sunny Deol Slams Bollywood! Says 'Trust Directors Like South Producers'

Sunny Deol is never one to hold back his opinions, and at the trailer launch of his upcoming film Jaat, he made headlines once again. The action-packed film, directed by Gopichand Malineni and produced by Mythri Movie Makers, features Regina Cassandra, Randeep Hooda as the villain, and Jagapathi Babu. While excitement for the film is high, it was Sunny’s bold statement about Bollywood vs. South Indian cinema that stole the show.

The veteran actor took a clear dig at Bollywood producers, urging them to learn from South Indian filmmakers. “You all call it Bollywood, but first, refer to it as Hindi cinema. Look at how South filmmakers make movies with love, passion, and complete trust in their directors. Once the script is locked, they go all in, leaving no stone unturned to bring that vision to life,” he said. He specifically praised Jaat’s producers for their unwavering dedication, subtly hinting at his frustration with Bollywood’s lack of faith in filmmakers.

Fans believe Sunny was indirectly addressing the long-delayed Lahore 1947, which has been stuck in production limbo. His words quickly went viral, with South Indian audiences cheering him on, while Bollywood circles reacted with skepticism. Some industry insiders even called out the irony of his statement, considering that Sunny and his family have been Bollywood insiders for over four decades.

Regardless of the mixed reactions, one thing is clear Sunny Deol has reignited the debate on how films should be made. Whether Bollywood embraces his words or brushes them aside, his message is loud and clear: trust the director, respect the vision, and let cinema take center stage.