While many Bollywood and a few top South Indian actresses live in a bubble — believing their stardom rivals that of leading male stars — the reality often tells a different story.
Films headlined solely by these so-called popular heroines frequently struggle at the box office, with some failing to recover even Rs 2 crore.
In fact, several such projects never even see the light of day.
In contrast, Anupama Parameswaran stands out for her grounded perspective. She understands the workings of the film industry and doesn't shy away from speaking the truth.
While promoting Paradha, her first woman-centric film in Telugu, Anupama candidly admitted that both audiences and distributors tend to shy away when presented with female-led stories.
She explained that this very lack of support was the reason behind the film’s delayed release, despite having completed its shoot long ago.
Without directly pointing fingers, Anupama highlighted the harsh reality and challenges of pulling off heroine-oriented films in today’s industry.
It is a rare and realistic take from a young star.
