Vishal calls film awards 'bullsht': '8 people can't decide...'
Actor Vishal, on his new podcast Yours Frankly Vishal (launched October 2025), didn't hold back about film awards.
He called them "bullsh*t," saying, "Eight people can't decide what eight crore or 80 crore people like."
He even dismissed the National Film Awards and suggested using public surveys to pick winners instead.
He'd sell an award if he ever got 1
Vishal says he'll never accept an award, and if he ever gets one, he would sell the award (if made of gold) and donate the money to charity.
For him, it's not about personal grudges—it's about sticking to his principles and making things fairer.
Update on his upcoming movie 'Magudam' and personal life
He made these statements while working on Magudam, a gangster action movie which has been surrounded by rumors that he took over as director due to creative differences, though the director has reportedly dismissed these claims.
On the personal front, he got engaged to actress Sai Dhanshika in August 2025 and wedding bells are around the corner.
His long-standing views on audience love vs. awards
Vishal's been vocal for years that real success comes from audience love—not trophies.
He credits fans for his two-decade career and keeps pushing for more transparency in the industry.