Venky Atluri: Hindi stars should embrace Telugu film culture and 12-hour workdays
Director Venky Atluri addressed the growing trend of Bollywood stars joining the South Indian film industry, advising them to honor the local work environment. Venky stated that any Hindi actor moving into Telugu cinema needs to adapt to its specific practices. He noted that they typically work 11 to 12-hour shifts, emphasizing that whether an actor is from the Hindi, Tamil, or Malayalam industries, they must show respect for the working standards in Telugu films.