Tamannaah Bhatia needs no introduction. The actress is a well-known star in the Hindi and South cinema. However, in a recent interview, the actress, without hesitation, shared her honest take on the South movies, revealing her experience of a patriarchal vibe, which she feels is very restrictive. The actress has appeared in nearly 90 South movies in her career to date.
Tamannaah, in conversation with Forbes India, mentioned ‘specific gaze’ in South cinema, pointing out the patriarchal vibe that feels restrictive. The actress quoted, “It’s a very specific gaze. It’s a patriarchal sort of vibe or it’s a gaze that’s not very complimenting. I felt like I had understood the musical aspect of it. The South needed that star quality to be able to pull that off, so I personally feel that cinema is as restrictive, or even more restrictive, in that sense. I am talking about when you want to make it from a commercial standpoint.”
Further, the actress, comparing South and Hindi cinema, explained her point, saying, “In the Hindi film industry, there are two kinds of actors. Those who have a more artistic take on things are better suited to playing certain kinds of characters. They might not necessarily do a glamorous song-and-dance number. The Hindi film industry actually gives you the opportunity to do either/or, and the ones who do both inevitably become superstars.”
In conclusion, Tamannaah clarified that her perspective and opinions are based on her own experiences and not generic and also stated that actresses who have enjoyed decade-long careers are mostly those who have been able to balance content-driven characters with glamour.
On the work front, Tamannaah will next appear in the upcoming film Vvan – Force of the Forest, paired opposite the charming Sidharth Malhotra. The film is scheduled to release on August 28, 2026.
