Sandeep Reddy Vanga’s Animal movie is still a trending topic of discussion among the fans and many others in the film industry, even months after the release of the movie. The Ranbir Kapoor- starrer went on to become a blockbuster, even after it was slammed for promoting male toxicity in the Animal movie.
Now, speaking in a with Zoom, Animal’s producer Bhushan Kumar has disclosed that Sandeep is ‘not okay’ with the memes and the criticism that the film receives from the social media platforms.
What Bhushan Said
During his interview, when Bhushan was asked whether he was satisfied with the memes and the social media reactions that surfaced after the release of the Animal, he said in his response, “Definitely! Sometimes my boss gets a bit distressed and asks too many questions, but I always encourage him, saying, “Don’t worry, it’s only helping our movie.” In the end, it’s become a really popular film. Everyone’s excited for the sequel. We’ve made Rs.900 crores worldwide, so it’s huge. People like to talk, let them talk; it doesn’t bother us.”
About Animal Film
Some people criticized the movie for showing disrespect towards women and for its portrayal of misogyny, particularly in its depiction of female characters. Some critics also analyzed the film for its graphic violence and glorification of revenge in the Animal movie.
Additionally, there were debates about the ethical implications of presenting morally ambiguous characters as protagonists, particularly in the context of a mainstream Bollywood film. Sandeep, in an interview with Galatta Plus, mentioned that only a small number of people see this in his movies, and the criticism has become too negative.
The story of the movie mainly focuses on a difficult relationship between a father and his son. Ranbir Kapoor plays the character of Ranvijay Singh, who seeks revenge after his father survives an assassination attempt. The movie also features Bobby Deol, Rashmika Mandanna, Tripti Dimri, and Anil Kapoor in important roles. A sequel to the movie called “Animal Park”, is also being planned.
