South actress Rashmika Mandanna is actively preparing for numerous upcoming projects. Following her impactful role in the Bollywood film Animal directed by Sandeep Reddy Vanga, she is set to grace the screens in multiple Hindi films. In an exclusive conversation with Zoom, the Goodbye actress addressed the criticisms surrounding the controversial movie, acknowledging concerns about the film's approach and its perceived promotion of partner violence and toxic masculinity. Additionally, she discussed the scrutiny surrounding Ranbir Kapoor's character, Ranvijay, and the criticism directed at his behaviour in the movie. ALSO READ: Rashmika Mandanna Opens Up About Her Role Of Gitanjali In Animal, Says ‘It Is a Character Very Dear To Me’
Addressing the backlash against the Blockbuster hit, the Geetha Govindam actress acknowledged the criticism for allegedly normalizing toxic masculinity and relationship abuse. In response, Rashmika expressed that the audience is entitled to their opinions and emphasized that actors are merely portraying their roles. Despite the controversy, she stood by the narrative and characters, supporting the film's portrayal of intense drama and complex relationships. ALSO READ: Bobby Deol RECREATES Animal Song Jamal Kudu’s Dance Moves At Niece Nikita Chaudhary’s Sangeet Ceremony
In response to the collective criticism faced by the characters portrayed by Ranbir and herself on social media, the 27-year-old explained, "When you examine Ranvijay's character, he holds immense respect for his wife and family. However, driven by a desire to protect his father, he goes to great lengths and ends up becoming a villain in his own narrative. It's not someone else inflicting these actions upon him; he is willingly engaging in negative actions. In this way, we're all caught up in this crossfire."
Boasting an ensemble of talented actors, Animal, directed by Sandeep Reddy Vanga, the creative force behind films like Arjun Reddy and Kabir Singh, emerged as a blockbuster sensation, amassing a staggering Rs 900 crores globally. Anticipation is soaring among fans as the movie is set to have a sequel titled Animal Park, creating a wave of excitement for the upcoming film.
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