Prakash Raj: Hindi Cinema Lost Roots, Now Fake and Money-Driven

• Actor Prakash Raj criticized mainstream Hindi cinema for losing its roots, becoming 'fake' and 'money-oriented' at the Kerala Literature Festival (KLF).
• He praised Malayalam and Tamil cinema for strong, content-driven storytelling, contrasting them with Hindi films' artificiality, likening them to a 'Madame Tussauds museum'.
• Raj attributed Hindi cinema's decline to the post-multiplex era, where it began catering primarily to urban audiences and focusing on glamour.
• This shift led to a loss of connection with rural audiences and the decline of nation-building narratives, unlike films such as 'Amar Akbar Anthony'.
• He concluded that the industry's current focus on money, appearances, and self-promotion has alienated it from its audience.

Why It Matters: Prakash Raj asserts Hindi cinema has become superficial and money-driven, losing its authentic connection with audiences.