Priyamani said: “I think we should stop using the term pan-India. At the end of the day, we are all Indians. What is this pan-India? I don’t understand. You get work in other industries, and that’s good, but you don’t call someone a ‘regional actor’ when they come from Bollywood to the South. For years, actors from both sides have worked in different languages. Why are we suddenly labeling people now?”
Interestingly, he has worked extensively in multiple film industries including Telugu, Tamil, Kannada, Malayalam and Hindi. He also noted that actors like Kamal Haasan, Rajinikanth, Prakash Raj, Dhanush and more have worked in various industries. During the conversation, he emphasized that art must transcend language barriers. He noted that audiences should focus on performances and stories rather than categorizing talent based on location. “It doesn’t matter what language we work in: accept us for who we are and the characters we play. This sudden tendency of actors to want to use the term too much is funny,” he said.
Priyamani also urged people to watch films without overanalyzing or judging. “People have become hypersensitive. It’s okay to have opinions, but don’t overanalyze or try to influence others. Watch a movie for what it is. A lot of people make an effort, just appreciate that,” he shared.
He concluded by highlighting the importance of personal taste in cinema. She said: “When you watch a movie, watch it for the movie, for what it is. Obviously, the filmmakers and the actors have put in a lot of effort. It may work, it may not, that’s absolutely fine. What may work for you may not work for me as an audience. You may like something, I may not, and that’s fine. Opinions are absolutely fine.”
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