Rajkummar Rao speaks on nepotism saying ‘It will always be there but your talent and work will speak’

Rajkummar Rao will next feature in Sailesh Kollanu’s HIT: The First Case. The film stars Sanya Malhotra as the leading lady and is set to release in theatres on July 15. Rajkummar who debuted in the industry with Love Sex Aur Dhoka has become a people’s actor with extremely amazing performances throughout the years. The actor has featured in a number of hit films Stree, Kai PO Che, Shahid, Bareilly ki Barfi, The White Tiger, and Ludo among others. In a recent interview, the Badhaai Do actor spoke his opinion on nepotism.

He said, "Nepotism will always be there, but now there are many opportunities. I have friends who were my classmates but are getting recognition now, thanks to OTT platforms. Like Jaideep Ahlawat who did so well in Pataal Lok and Pratik Gandhi in Scam 1992. Nepotism will be there, but your work and talent will speak."

When asked about the kind of film he considers, the actor replied, "No one knows the formula of a hit film, you have to keep trying and then leave it to destiny. I haven't really thought about why South films are doing well, maybe because they are good films, the hard work shows. But I believe cinema goes through phases, at one point we were shooting songs in Switzerland, then we started telling small-town stories, and now it is time for larger-than-life cinema that the South offers. But, as an actor, I rather do films I can be proud of not, not necessarily something that is working. As long as my producers don't lose money, I can keep telling stories. I would rather do films I will be proud of. I don't want to be part of a herd. It is okay if my films don't make ₹100 crores at the box office."

Rajkummar Rao has many projects in his pipeline which include Mr. & Mrs. Mahi opposite Janhvi Kapoor, Bheed, and Swagat Hai by Hansal Mehta.