Dev Kharoud Says Punjabi Cinema, Not Bollywood, Remains His Priority

Chandigarh: Punjabi actor Dev Kharoud has made it clear that Bollywood does not figure at the top of his career priorities, as he continues to place his focus on Punjabi cinema and its growth.

Speaking to the media during the promotions of Mitti De Putt, Dev said his ambitions are closely tied to the Punjabi film industry. Rather than treating Hindi cinema as the ultimate benchmark, the actor stressed the importance of making stronger Punjabi films and taking the industry forward through better storytelling and filmmaking.

While discussing the action genre, Dev also pointed towards the success and scale of South Indian film industries. He acknowledged that Punjabi cinema still has some distance to cover when compared with the scale of action films being produced in the South.

However, the actor believes the industry is moving in the right direction. According to Dev, improvement can be seen with each new project, and continued experimentation and investment in filmmaking can help Punjabi action cinema establish a stronger identity.

His comments reflect a larger focus on building Punjabi cinema from within rather than constantly looking towards Bollywood for validation. For Dev, the emphasis appears to be on creating films that can raise the bar for the regional industry while connecting strongly with its audience.

The actor's approach also highlights the growing ambitions within Punjabi cinema, particularly in genres such as action, where filmmakers are increasingly attempting to deliver bigger-scale productions.

With Mitti De Putt, Dev Kharoud is once again associated with a Punjabi project that carries expectations among fans of the action genre. His latest remarks suggest that his long-term vision remains centred on strengthening the industry he comes from.

For Dev, the journey is not about competing with Bollywood overnight but about improving one Punjabi film at a time.

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