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Actress Rashmika Mandanna urges Bollywood to adopt 6 pm wrap‑up rule from Telugu cinema
✍️ ThePrint
🗓 23 Oct 2026, 09:39 AM
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Actress Rashmika Mandanna said Bollywood should follow Telugu cinema’s practice of ending shoots by 6 pm to improve work‑life balance.
Rashmika Mandanna, a leading actress in both Telugu and Hindi films, told ThePrint that Bollywood could benefit from the disciplined shooting schedule practiced in the Telugu industry, where crews are instructed to finish work by 6 pm.
In the Telugu film sector, producers commonly set a “pack‑up by 6 pm” rule to curb overtime, citing reasons such as crew welfare, cost control and better creative focus. The practice has been credited with smoother productions and reduced burnout.
Mandanna argued that Bollywood’s often erratic timings, with shoots extending late into the night, strain workers and inflate budgets. She urged filmmakers to consider the Telugu model to improve efficiency and morale.
Her comment arrives as several Bollywood unions have recently raised concerns about long working hours, suggesting that a shift in scheduling could align the industry with modern labour standards.
In the Telugu film sector, producers commonly set a “pack‑up by 6 pm” rule to curb overtime, citing reasons such as crew welfare, cost control and better creative focus. The practice has been credited with smoother productions and reduced burnout.
Mandanna argued that Bollywood’s often erratic timings, with shoots extending late into the night, strain workers and inflate budgets. She urged filmmakers to consider the Telugu model to improve efficiency and morale.
Her comment arrives as several Bollywood unions have recently raised concerns about long working hours, suggesting that a shift in scheduling could align the industry with modern labour standards.