Karan Johar’s Frustration - Tollywood Also Same
Producer Karan Johar says some actors are getting involved in everything from scripts and casting to film production instead of focusing on acting. He claims some even stop narrations if their characters lose prominence. Similar trends are reportedly being seen in Tollywood, where heroes are seeking KGF and Baahubali-style roles.
By: Shanaz B Syed | 12 Nov 2026 5:16 PM IST
Apparently, ace producer Karan Johar is someone who is seen as the ‘boss’ of a section of Bollywood at least. He is known for calling the shots, making or breaking a project and deciding the future of some of the young stars and big stars as well. However, the very same producer has today expressed concern about the growing influence of young heroes on various things.
In an interview, Karan Johar stated that these days heroes are putting their finger in everything other than acting. When it comes to scripts, they are asking for alpha-hero roles, and then while listening to the narration, if the script is going away from the hero in terms of importance, they are stopping the narration midway. He also stated that some heroes are asking for specific people to be cast in the movies, and some are involved in the making of a film too. Rather than focusing on acting, they are said to be doing everything else, remarks Karan.
The same is the case with many Telugu stars, as per the insider talk coming up these days. Even just a single film old heroes are also calling the shots, saying that they want a story that elevates them like KGF, that shows them like Baahubali and the heroine should be there only for the songs. From big to small heroes, many are going the same way in Tollywood also, but big producers and directors are actually not talking openly about the same.