Jagapathi Babu talks about the "boring" tag on Telugu movies, shares views on nepotism argument

I come from a family of filmmakers, and the only thing it helped me with was getting into the business

Jagapathi Babu, an actor from Tollywood, has vehemently replied to criticism of Telugu films and the recent talks about nepotism in the business. In his new YouTube video, "Preminchukundham Randi" (Let Us Love), the veteran actor talked directly to viewers and made his position on the issues clear.

Jagapathi Babu flatly denied a fan's suggestion that Telugu cinema had become "boring." "If Telugu cinema is boring, don't watch it," he remarked.

He went on to say that the business keeps making a wide range of stories that people in India and other countries enjoy. His emphatic answer showed that he still thinks Telugu movies are exciting and not boring.

The actor also talked about a harsh criticism that said nepotism makes it hard for new talent to get further in the business. Jagapathi said that being the son of famous producer-director VB Rajendra Prasad made it easier for him to get into movies. He did say, though, that family background alone can't guarantee success or a lengthy career in the sector. "I come from a family of filmmakers, and the only thing it helped me with was getting into the business. He said, "I had to fight to stay alive."

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Jagapathi Babu also talked about how the movie industry is changing right now, with a lot of new actors coming to the fore, especially through OTT platforms and low-budget movies. He said that even if many new performers are doing well, not every star kid makes it big. "It's not true that nepotism is keeping new talent from getting jobs." "You see so many newcomers doing well today, while some from film families don't make it," he said, stressing that an actor's trajectory is ultimately determined by hard effort and audience approval.

Jagapathi Babu is known for being able to do a lot of different things. Over the years, he has changed from playing lead roles in the 1990s to playing villains that critics have praised in recent years. His frank words have sparked new talks about how Telugu film is changing and the chances it offers for new talent in an industry that is traditionally thought to be run by legacy families.