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When Bollywood meets South: The new era of Pan-India collaborations

For decades, Indian cinema has thrived on the diversity of its regional industries,Bollywood in Mumbai, Tollywood in Hyderabad, Kollywood in Chennai, Sandalwood in Bengaluru, and Mollywood in Kerala.

This actress is asking Bollywood filmmakers not to cast her. Here's why

A Malayalam actor asked Bollywood filmmakers not to cast her because she refuses to fake a language, or a culture, she doesn’t fully own.

Regena Cassandrra says she has faced derogatory behaviour in Bollywood as a South Indian: ‘Was put down’ | Interview

In an interview with Hindustan Times, Regena Cassandrra speaks about juggling her career between South Indian and Hindi films, being stereotyped and more.
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Netflix goes big on South– From marking the South debut of Nitanshi Goel in Takshakudu to Park Hye-Jin in Made In Korea, regional project announcement spark excitement

As part of its February 3 slate reveal, Netflix announced three new South Indian projects set to premiere in 2026, underlining its growing focus on regionally rooted yet globally appealing stories.

Regina Cassandra REVEALS South Indian Identity Got Her Less Bollywood Films - 'Was Treated In Derogatory Manner'

Regina Cassandra, who mainly works in Tamil and Telugu cinema, made her Bollywood debut with Ek Ladki Ko Dekha Toh Aisa Laga. The Jaat and Kesari Chapter 2 actress has revealed her South Indian ...

Regena Cassandrra says Bollywood treated her ‘in a derogatory manner’ due to her South Indian identity: ‘Not just with words, but with actions’

Jaat and Kesari Chapter 2 star Regena Cassandrra further opened up about her efforts to avoid being stereotyped due to the industry's inherent sexism.