Acting quality in Bollywood isn't decided by stars alone. In TollywoodGossips threads, fans spar over whether great actors can deliver 'shit acting' when the script and director steer the project [1].
Script, not star power - The consensus is that a strong script can make even middling performances glow, while a weak script makes giants look flat. Names like JR NTR, Pawan Kalyan, Mahesh Babu, Prabhas, Kamal Haasan, and Chiranjeevi are cited to illustrate that good writing can rescue or ruin a moment on screen [1].
Director influence - Beyond the script, the director's vision shapes how an actor lands a scene. The thread keeps reiterating: "script bagunte average actor kuda gem la kanipistadu" and that the role and portrayal depend on the director [1].
Chakda Express accent backlash - The film Chakda Express faced backlash over its accent, which led to most of the work being voiced over rather than sung. The backlash influenced the production choices and audience experience [2].
Masala nostalgia & scripting - In contrast, Dabangg is hailed as a rare original masala potboiler; its popularity is tied to Salman Khan's aura. Many see Bollywood as moving away from town-focused masala films, fueling nostalgia for the scripting era that once carried such hits [3].
Closing thought: In 2025, the real headline may be how scripts and directors keep steering performance more than the star cache.
References
Can great actors do shit acting in their movies
Telugu gossip thread on perceived bad performances by major stars, linking scripts and directors.
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Chakda Express: mixed reception, voice-over usage due to accent backlash; potential Anushka comeback; world cup hint for official news.
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Argues Dabangg was original masala cinema; praises Salman Khan, Sonu Sood, Sonakshi, Arbaaz; laments industry churn to multiplexes instead now.
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