Radhika Apte Says Only Alia Bhatt and Deepika Padukone Can Guarantee Theatrical Openings
Actress Radhika Apte has spoken about the challenges women face in leading theatrical films in the Hindi film industry. She believes that only a few top stars, including Alia Bhatt and Deepika Padukone, currently have the box-office pull to attract audiences to cinemas primarily on their own.
Her comments have renewed discussion about opportunities for female-led films and the way the industry assesses an actress’s ability to bring audiences to theatres.
According to Apte, actresses who do not have the same level of commercial star power are often pushed towards projects led by male actors. This can limit their opportunities to headline theatrical releases, even when they have the acting ability to carry a story.
The issue reflects a wider challenge in the film industry: producers often consider a project’s potential box-office performance when deciding which stories to back and which actors to cast in leading roles.
Apte pointed to Alia Bhatt and Deepika Padukone as examples of actresses who can attract audiences to cinemas through their own star appeal. Her remarks highlight the relatively small number of women who are given the same commercial confidence as leading male stars.
The Need for More OpportunitiesApte’s comments have brought attention to the importance of giving actresses more chances to lead theatrical projects.
The discussion also raises a broader question about how the industry measures star power and whether actresses are given enough opportunities to demonstrate their commercial potential.
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