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Govinda: I Predicted South Indian Cinema's Rise 15 Years Ago

Govinda claims he predicted the rise of South Indian cinema 15 years ago, citing hits like 'Wanted' and 'Drishyam'. He emphasizes honesty as his guiding principle in work, ignoring market trends. The actor reflects on his humble beginnings, prioritizing family happiness over technical aspects. He is making a comeback with his upcoming film 'Roopa'.

Govinda says he predicted the rise of south Indian cinema 15 years ago

Mumbai, July 15

Actor Govinda, who is making a comeback with his upcoming film 'Roopa', has shared that he predicted the rise of south Indian cinema 15 years ago.

The actor spoke with the media recently during a presser for his upcoming film, and spoke about his approach to work saying that for him honestry trumps everything in work related sphere. He also shared how he predicted that south Indian cinema will become a game-changer for the film industry.

He told the media, "Honesty and good deeds are the roots. I had told a friend of mine that in the next 10 years, you will see the rise of South Indian cinema. And after this many films South India became huge hits, 'Wanted' with Prabhu Deva, Akshay Kumar's 'Rowdy Rathore' came, after that Ajay Devgn's 'Drishyam' franchise came, and because of all these South Indian films, the heroes became larger than life".

The actor was also asked if he will face any resistance from the market given that the pattern of releasing the films has changed.

Responding to the same, he said, "Where is the market? Will people join or not? Will they come or not? I never think like this. I will do the work like this. With such honesty. That people will say that is this possible? Then I will feel that I am Govinda".

When asked if he looks for the production value of a film, an established director or something else while choosing a film, he said, "I came here as a poor person. I used to see only money at that time. I used to see my home, the happiness of my parents, and the happiness of my family. I have never seen more than this. My mother had told me, 'If you see all this then what will God see?' Many people talk in such languages which I don't understand or I don't understand. I am not familiar with those languages. Some people used to be technical".

"They used to be good people. Some people used to be dangerous. Those who come from poor families like us. They test their strength", he added.

— IANS

Reader Comments

Sneha F

I appreciate his honesty but let's be real—Govinda's career went downhill after the 2000s. He's now trying to stay relevant by riding the South wave. And claiming he predicted it 15 years ago? That's a bit too convenient, na? 😅

Ananya R

Actually, he's not wrong. I remember my dad saying similar things in 2008 after 'Ghajini' and 'Magadheera'. The South industry's storytelling is on another level. Govinda may have fumbled his own career, but his instincts are right. Kudos for admitting he came from nothing—that takes guts. 🙌

Michael C

I get the nostalgia for 90s Govinda, but this interview sounds like typical Bollywood PR. He's talking about 'honesty' but ignore how he ghosted after 'Partner'. South cinema rose because of their own merit, not because he prophesied it. Let's move on. 🤷‍♂️

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