Varun Tej reacts to South vs Hindi language debate, justifies it with Aamir Khan's Lagaan

Varun Tej weighed in on Bollywood vs South debate in an exclusive chat with IndiaToday.in. The actor also revealed that he has no issues in working in a Hindi film.

South Indian films have been dominating the Indian box office for some time now. And, since the global success of films like Pushpa, RRR, and KGF: Chapter 2, there has been a widespread debate about the South Indian film industry vs Bollywood. Weighing in on the current debate, actor Varun Tej shared his views in an exclusive interview with IndiaToday.in.

"Firstly, I think the biggest drawback of Indian cinema is because of the language. Imagine if we spoke one language in the entire country, people would be exposed to every kind of cinema. But I am glad that the South films are being received well and they are doing exceptionally well in North India. I remember when, either in school or college, one of Aamir ji's (Khan) films, Lagaan was released. The film was a rage in South India. It always happens, South (films) work well there and the North here."

He further added, "I think it's good that we are moving in the right direction. If one dubbed film's content appeals to everyone, if it's universal, it can be appealing in any language, and that's what KGF, RRR, Baahubali, and Lagaan did. It all depends on the content of the film. Also, I think we understand the sensibilities of Indians and I am happy about that and the way it is going," said Varun Tej.

While there are a few actors from the South who are not very keen on entering Bollywood, Varun, on the other hand, shows his interest. He said, "For sure, the way things are changing, I would love to do something that really appeals to me, and if the role requires me to do it, then for sure."

When asked who he would like to collaborate with, he said, "My favourite is Shah Rukh Khan. I have been his huge fan since I was young. If I get a chance, I would definitely like to work and act with him, also Ranbir Kapoor."