Radhika Apte openly spoke about the complex reality of the Bollywood film industry, noting that it remains difficult for female actors to achieve recognition. This raises the question of whether only films aimed at women, featuring major stars like Deepika Padukone or Alia Bhatt, can guarantee a successful box office start?
According to Radhika, establishing a strong identity for an actress in cinemas remains a challenging task. She often has to participate in projects where the lead role is played by a male actor. The main reason for this is the uncertainty regarding the commercial success of films targeting a female audience.
Currently, Radhika Apte is gaining attention for her new series on Netflix titled 'Akka'. During a recent interview, she explained why films geared towards women struggle to succeed at the box office. Radhika believes that it is hard for them to secure a good theatrical release if they lack megastars like Alia Bhatt or Deepika Padukone, which lowers expectations for their box office revenue.
Speaking about her experience in films such as 'Love Stories 3', 'Sali Mohabbat', and 'Miss Undercover', Radhika emphasized that her project selection is not dependent on whether they are released in theaters or on streaming platforms. For her, the most important thing is that the film reaches the audience in some way. She told a news agency that 'I do not choose a film based on whether it will be released in a cinema or on OTT. It does not matter to me. Many commercial decisions are made regarding the film's release. Therefore, I believe the film should reach the audience by any means. In the current era, it is becoming difficult to predict the success of films released in theaters.'
She continued, adding: 'If I act in a film that is released in a theater, even if it is very good, it does not guarantee its success. That is not up to me. I am not Alia Bhatt or Deepika Padukone, from whom one can expect at least a good start. I am completely honest with you. This means I will have to work in films where the lead role is played by a male actor.'
It is worth noting that Radhika Apte's next series, 'Akka', is preparing for release and will be available on Netflix on October 30th. In this series, besides Radhika, Kriti Suresh will also play a leading role.
