Saif Ali Khan made his debut in the Telugu film industry with the most anticipated movie, Devara. Though it is his first film in the South, he is very much impressed with the industry. He recently expressed his fascination with the South film. ‘South movies are very grounded,’ said the actor.
‘South movies are very grounded’ says Saif Ali Khan
In his very recent interview, he spoke about his work experience, similarities, and differences in the Telugu film industry. The actor stated. “Being really rooted with the audience they are making the film for. They (the Telugu industry) are very clear and have a strong understanding. They are grounded in our own culture. Baahubali is an example; it is kind of mythological and historical. Plus, they treat their heroes like gods, which, in a sense, is what commercial cinema should be.”
He further described the making process of Telugu films: “The way they shoot is kind of phenomenal. We are in the same country, but it is an entirely different kind of industry. The language is different, but once the camera is on and you are acting, it becomes a universal language. Koratala Siva (Devara director) said he would help me and cue me, and I took it quite quickly. There were pages of dialogue, but it was thrilling,” the actor continued.
Commenting on the production of the south industry, he said the makers shape them well. Saif added, “They are making amazing movies there, which are very successful, and they shape them, mound them, and treat their heroes amazingly. They make fab films. As an actor in Mumbai, if I’m good with the language and if I am not just speaking English and they are dubbing it later, it is a new horizon for me,” he signed off.
Saif Ali Khan played an antagonist in the Jr. NTR starrer Devara. Today, September 27th, 2024 the movie released across the nation.