10 Years of Gabbar Is Back: Krish Jagarlamudi on Akshay Kumar, corruption, and vigilante justice 10 : Bollywood News

Krish, it’s been ten years since your only Hindi film, not counting the unfortunate Manikarnika.
Wow! Ten years already? That feels wild, Sir!

10 Years of Gabbar Is Back: Krish Jagarlamudi on Akshay Kumar, corruption, and vigilante justice

As a vigilante, Akshay fought corruption in the medical profession.
Gabbar Is Back wasn’t just a vigilante drama. It was a statement — a war cry against corruption. I think that spirit resonated strongly with the audience back then.

What was it like working with Akshay Kumar?
Working with Akshay Sir was a blast. He is super sharp, super fun, and somehow always ten steps ahead of us on set.

Were you happy with the response?
The way audiences connected with the film — especially the dialogues and the core idea — was amazing. It was a commercial film with a cause, and I’m proud that it made noise on both fronts.

Why no further Hindi films? Did the Manikarnika experience put you off?
It’s not that I stepped away from Hindi cinema, Sir. After Gabbar and Manikarnika, I’ve been deeply involved in Telugu cinema, where some of my most personal and intense stories were taking shape. So, my focus naturally stayed rooted here.

Are you open to Hindi offers?
I haven’t closed the door on Hindi at all. It just has to be the right film — something that excites me as a storyteller. For now, I have a couple of Telugu releases lined up that I’m fully immersed in. About tomorrow, who knows? In any case, Sir — haven’t linguistic walls fallen?

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