Vaishnavi Chaitanya’s Bold Take: “Telugu Girls Fear Entering Film Industry”

Baby star Vaishnavi addresses stereotypes in Tollywood at 'Jack' pre-release event

Says Telugu girls are discouraged by campaign that they don’t get chances

Adds that patience and effort will eventually open doors in the industry

Rising Tollywood actress Vaishnavi Chaitanya, who stole hearts with her breakout performance in the film Baby, made some bold and heartfelt comments during the pre-release event of her upcoming film Jack. Vaishnavi stars opposite Siddu Jonnalagadda in this film, directed by Bommarillu Bhaskar, and her words are striking a chord with aspiring actors.

Vaishnavi, who began her journey through short films and web series before making it big, spoke about a common notion in the Telugu film industry—that Telugu girls do not get enough opportunities. She expressed concern that this belief is discouraging local talent, especially women, from even trying.

“Why is there a campaign that Telugu girls won’t get opportunities? Many aren’t even attempting because of that fear. But if you try with patience and persistence, opportunities will come. I’m proof of that,” she said, encouraging young aspirants to not be disheartened by stereotypes.

Her comments quickly went viral, with many praising her for addressing an unspoken but deeply felt issue in the industry. Vaishnavi’s journey itself stands as an inspiring example for Telugu girls dreaming of a place in the film world.