Veteran actor Anupam Kher has praised the rise of regional cinema in India, highlighting how films from Tamil, Telugu, Malayalam, and Bengali industries are bringing the country’s stories back to the forefront.

In a chat with IANS, the actor noted that while regional films are thriving and telling authentic Indian stories, Bollywood has largely overlooked this rich storytelling tradition. When asked whether something good is happening in regional cinema, Kher said that it is no longer just “regional” but has evolved into a true pan-India cinema.

He added that, having worked in almost all Indian languages, he has seen how regional industries are more organised and aspirational, aiming to reach audiences worldwide. Kher praised regional films for telling authentic Indian stories, while not

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