Bollywood actress Kangana Ranaut has expressed her disinterest in Sandeep Reddy Vanga offering her roles in his films, even though he recently mentioned being open to collaborating with her. The Gangster star earlier slammed Sandeep's film Animal, starring Ranbir Kapoor. Despite her remarks, in an interview with Siddharth Kannan, the Kabir Singh director praised the Queen actress and her body of work, indicating a positive stance towards her. ALSO READ: WHAT? Animal Director Sandeep Reddy Vanga Calls Film Critics Rajeev Masand, Anupama Chopra ‘Illiterate’; HERE'S WHY- WATCH
In response to Sandeep's comments, Kangana took to Twitter, stating, “Review and criticism are not the same; every kind of art should be reviewed and discussed—it is a normal thing. The way Sandeep ji showed respect towards me by smiling at my review suggests that he not only makes manly films but also possesses a manly attitude. Thank you, sir.” She also addressed the prospect of working with Sandeep Reddy Vanga, saying, “But please don't ever offer me any role; otherwise, your alpha male heroes will turn feminist, and then your films will face backlash. You make blockbusters, and the film industry needs you.”
समीक्षा और निंदा एक नहीं होते, हर तरह की कला की समीक्षा और चर्चा होनी चाहिए यह एक सामान्य बात है ।
— Kangana Ranaut (@KanganaTeam) February 5, 2024
संदीप जी ने जैसे मेरी समीक्षा पे मुस्कुराते हुए मेरे प्रति आदर का भाव दिखाया, ये कहा जा सकता है की वो सिर्फ़ मर्दाना फ़िल्में ही नहीं बनाते, उनके तेवर भी मर्दाना हैं, धन्यवाद सर 🙏… https://t.co/qi2hINWYcu
In the interview, the Arjun Reddy director initially expressed, "If I get an opportunity, and if I believe she would be a good fit, I will approach her with the script. I genuinely admired her performance in Queen and many other films. So, if she has made a critical comment about Animal, I don't take offense. I don't feel upset because I've seen her work… I don't harbour any negative feelings.” ALSO READ: Ranbir Kapoor Shares Animal Started ‘Healthy Conversations’ On ‘Toxic Masculinity’; Actor Opens up About Sandeep Reddy Vanga Directorial
In an earlier post on X, the Bollywood diva had voiced her criticism of Animal, stating that the trend of audiences flocking to theatres to watch films centred around violence against women is 'discouraging.' She specifically commented on the portrayal of such themes in movies.
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