Payal Rajput reveals losing opportunities 'to famous last names’; fans rally behind her, tag filmmakers in her post

Payal Rajput took to social media to share her misgivings about being an actor in the film industry. Fans came to her support.

Updated on: Apr 1, 2025, 16:36:13 IST

By Neeshita Nyayapati

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Actor Payal Rajput took to X (formerly Twitter) on Tuesday to share her misgivings about the Indian film industry and call out the ‘nepotism and favouritism’ that ‘overshadow talent’. Fans supported her and tagged numerous directors in the comments section of her posts, asking them to hire her. (Also Read: Furious Naga Vamsi challenges media to boycott him after MAD Square release: ‘Don't review, take my ads, interviews’)

Payal Rajput has starred in Telugu films like RX 100 and Mangalavaram but claims to having misgivings.

Payal Rajput calls out nepotism in the film industry

Payal seemed to be pensive as she revealed on X how tough and uncertain it is to be an actor, “Being an actor is one of the toughest careers out there. Each day starts with the weight of uncertainty, as I step into a world where nepotism and favoritism often overshadow talent. #struggleisreal.”

In another post, she stated that she has moments that make her question her hard work as she watches roles slip to others, writing, “There are moments of doubt when I question whether my hard work and dedication can truly shine through in a landscape dominated by privilege. I watch as opportunities slip away to those with famous last names or a powerful agent, wondering if my talent is enough to break through.”

Numerous fans left comments under her posts and tagged directors they thought should work with her. One fan tagged Sandeep Reddy Vanga and Prasanth Varma, writing, “consider her as heroine.” Another tagged Maruthi and Prashanth Neel, asking them to cast her ‘at least in a song’. “Talent and perseverance always find a way,” wrote one fan, while others asked her to ‘stay strong’.

Payal Rajput’s body of work

After starring in the Punjabi film Channa Mereya in 2017 and the Hindi film Veerey Ki Wedding in 2018, Payal debuted in the Telugu film industry the same year with RX 100. In the polarising film, she played a grey role, that of a rich girl called Indu, and received praise for her performance. She later starred in Punjabi and Telugu films like Mr & Mrs 420 Returns, Ishqaa, RDX Love, Venky Mama and Disco Raja.

Payal was last seen in the 2023 film Mangalavaaram and the 2024 film Rakshana. She will soon star in Kirathaka in Telugu, Golmaal and Angel in Tamil.

ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Neeshita Nyayapati
Despite having a Master's degree in Journalism and over a decade of experience in print and digital media as a field reporter and sub-editor at organisations such as The Times of India and Reader's Digest, Neeshita Nyayapati remains a movie buff first and a Chief Content Producer second. She fell in love with movies in childhood and believes nothing matches the magic of watching a good film that moves you with a warm tub of popcorn in hand. Her love for writing about cinema follows that. Come Friday, you'll find her at her happy place, the movies, catching the latest rom-com or masala offering, for reviews or otherwise. As for the rest of the week, she's here reporting the juiciest news in Telugu, Tamil, Malayalam, Kannada and Hindi or bringing out the best of celebs in interviews. While her niche is Telugu cinema, Neeshita likes to dabble in a little bit of everything to stay up to date. From film announcements to scandals and hard news angles, she has explored it all. A good book, a comforting cup of hot chocolate, puppy kisses and a stunning beach view are all she needs to unwind. Her passion for biking and travelling has taken her to various places across the country. She has found peace in everything from the frozen lakes of Gangtok to the coffee plantations of Coorg and the dense forests of Bandipur, to the monasteries of Darjeeling. But no matter where she goes, Neeshita loves coming across inspiring and moving stories.Read More

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