Director H Vinoth, known for his work in the Tamil film industry, has raised some important questions about Bollywood’s handling of Bobby Deol’s career.
Ahead of the release of his much-awaited film Jana Nayagan on January 9, 2026, Vinoth has expressed his thoughts on why Bobby Deol’s true potential has been overlooked by the Hindi film industry. His remarks have sparked conversation among fans and critics alike, especially considering Bobby Deol’s impactful role in this upcoming political action drama.
What did H Vinoth say?
In an interview, H Vinoth shared his admiration for Bobby Deol’s portrayal of the antagonist in Jana Nayagan, a political action thriller. Vinoth stated that Deol is a natural action hero and expressed surprise that Bollywood had not cast him in such roles sooner. “I don’t know how Hindi cinema let go of Bobby Deol for so long, because he is pure action-hero material. When writing certain characters, we often wonder how they will come across on screen. In this role, he performed far better than I had ever imagined,” Vinoth commented.
H Vinoth’s praise for Bobby Deol
Deol’s performance in the film has impressed Vinoth, and he believes that the actor’s reserved personality off-screen contrasts powerfully with his dynamic on-screen presence. “Bobby is naturally quiet, but on screen he scores big and leaves a strong impact. If I get a chance to make a Hindi film, I would definitely want to do an action film with him. That’s how much I liked working with him,” Vinoth added.
About Jana Nayagan
Jana Nayagan, releasing on January 9, is a political action drama that stars Thalapathy Vijay in the lead role, with Bobby Deol as his antagonist. The film, which is already generating a lot of buzz, follows the journey of a former police officer who becomes an unexpected leader after confronting deep-rooted injustice. The movie also features Mamitha Baiju, Pooja Hegde, Gautham Vasudev Menon, Priyamani, Prakash Raj, and Narain in pivotal roles.