Sanjay Dutt Reflects on Bollywood’s Decline: “It’s Lost Its Passion”
Veteran actor Sanjay Dutt made a powerful statement during the grand teaser launch of KD—The Devil, held in Hyderabad. While celebrating the upcoming pan-India action spectacle, Dutt also took a moment to speak candidly about the creative differences between Bollywood and South Indian cinema.
Dutt, who plays the antagonist in KD, expressed deep appreciation for the work ethic and dedication he experienced on South Indian film sets. “I take back with me the passion from Telugu cinema… something Bollywood has lost,” he said, drawing attention from fans and industry insiders alike. “It’s not about chasing numbers here. It’s about making good films, and that’s something I miss back home.”
When asked to elaborate, the actor reflected on his journey in Hindi cinema, working alongside legends like Amitabh Bachchan, Dharmendra, Sanjeev Kumar, and Dilip Kumar. “In those days, the script and story were king. Music mattered. Every voice on set contributed to the soul of the film.”
Dutt lamented the current obsession with box office numbers, saying, “Today, numbers are written on paper instead of scripts. That’s the shift that worries me.”
Recalling a moment from his past, Dutt shared, “During a project with Mahesh Manjrekar, we shot for three days without sleep. That was the kind of passion we had. And I see that same fire again—here, in the South.”
About KD – The Devil
Directed by Prem and starring Dhruva Sarja in the lead, KD – The Devil is being produced by KVN Productions. Designed as a massive pan-India action entertainer, the film will release in Kannada, Telugu, Hindi, Tamil, and Malayalam. With Sanjay Dutt’s powerful screen presence and a compelling storyline, the film aims to deliver a high-voltage cinematic experience.
