The ongoing North vs South debate throws light on south Indian films that are dominating the box office in the country. Over the past few months, many actors and directors have shared their thoughts on the topic. Aishwarya Rai Bachchan, who is awaiting the release of Ponniyin Selvan, weighed in on the North vs South debate.
Speaking at a press conference, Aishwarya Rai Bachchan said, "I think it’s a great time right now, where all these barriers (of North and South) have gone down. People know our cinema nationally. In fact, they are wanting to see the cinema in every part. Everybody can view cinema for what it is, across India. So I think we need to kind of break away from this conventional way of thinking and help our viewers, our audiences, and our readers also to not slide into that typical way of viewing. Art has always been there, found the audience, and has been appreciated; so, have the artists. But avenues were limited. Today is a great time when it has become accessible to everybody. And proof of the pudding is in the eating, right? It is so evident that people are embracing and lapping up cinema from across the country."
