Chiranjeevi remembers being “humiliated” by the way South Indian cinema was treated
At an event, South superstar Chiranjeevi recounted feeling humiliated when South Indian cinema was sidelined at a 1988 award function in Delhi. While Bollywood stars and directors were celebrated extensively, South Indian legends received minimal recognition. Chiranjeevi expressed pride in how Telugu cinema has since broken barriers and gained national prominence, citing films like ‘Baahubali’ and ‘RRR.’ The actor’s comments surfaced amid a debate on whether Hindi remains India’s national language.