Sandeep Vanga Reddy’s Animal has become the talk of the town and fans cannot stop admiring the film for its entertainment value. High on mass appeal, the film has turned out to be a blockbuster and several celebrities from the Indian film industry, have chosen to remain silent.
The director’s films have always evoked controversy, yet they are known to be content providers for critics, analysts and activists on the internet as they get to talk about it for months and bag a lot of viewership. ALSO READ | Mahesh Babu To Play Lord Hanuman-Inspired Character In SS Rajamouli’s Ramayana-Verse Trilogy-REPORTS
Amid it all, people have a slew of opinions about the film. The movie's portrayal of alleged toxic masculinity and perceived endorsement of misogynistic behaviour has been widely criticised.
While the much-controversial film 'Animal' has crossed the 750 crore mark and going steadily at the box office, not a lot of celebrities came out in public and appreciated the film. It was only Allu Arjun and Alia Bhatt who praised the movie on social media.
While Alia is Ranbir's wife, it is well known that Allu Arjun announced a movie with Sandeep Reddy Vanga that may begin next year. The two even faced the heat on social media for praising a movie that celebrated violence, misogyny and vileness.
Interestingly, superstar Mahesh Babu who came in as a guest for the pre-release event of ‘Animal’ did not talk about the film after it was released in theatres.
He called Sandeep one of the most original directors and said that he got mental after watching the trailer but people were surprised that Mahesh did not express his opinion after the release. ALSO READ | Mahesh Babu Gets Uncomfortable As Anil Kapoor Forces Him To Dance At ‘Animal’ Pre-Release Event! Netizens Call It, ‘Second Hand Embarrassment’
As per the reports, sources suggest that Mahesh Babu congratulated Sandeep Reddy Vanga on the film's success but avoided making public statements to stay away from criticism and trolling online.