Director Sandeep Reddy Vanga, amid the success of Animal, responded to film critics' divided opinions about the movie. Starring Ranbir Kapoor, Bobby Deol, Rashmika Mandanna, and Tripti Dimri, the film has drawn mixed reviews. While some lauded the actors' performances, action scenes, and music, others criticized the director for allegedly glorifying violence and misogyny in the movie. ALSO READ: Animal's OTT Version Might Not Feature Ranbir Kapoor-Bobby Deol's Kissing Scene, Here's Why!
In a recent interview, Vanga vehemently criticized film critics, asserting their lack of judgment in reviewing movies. A video clip of his conversation with a film journalist surfaced on social media, where the director expressed disdain, suggesting that reviewers like Rajeev Masand, Anupama Chopra, and Suchitra Tyagi lack understanding of filmmaking. ALSO READ: Animal Park: Saurabh Sachdeva REVEALS He Had No Clue About The Sequel Even After Filming The Post-Credit Scene With Ranbir Kapoor
He emphasized that the film's success on its opening day isn't due to critics' reviews but rather attributed to the film's craftsmanship, which he believes critics fail to acknowledge due to their alleged lack of education and knowledge in film analysis. The Kabir Singh director said "They have no sense to criticise a film or review a film. They only see the sensitive part of the film and speak. If at all you want to sit with them and talk face-to-face, they don't have the guts." Check out the viral video below.
just Sandeep Reddy Vanga things 💥
— A. (@HypocriteAman) December 19, 2023
giving belt treatment to chu critics Anupama, Rajeev, Suchitra Tyagi pic.twitter.com/wxt9lhPeF8
Animal delves into the complex dynamics of a toxic father-son relationship within the crime-ridden underworld. Helmed by Sandeep Reddy Vanga, the film premiered on December 1, accumulating a staggering gross worldwide revenue of over Rs 835 crore. His earlier works such as the Telugu hit Arjun Reddy starring Vijay Deverakonda and its Hindi adaptation Kabir Singh featuring Shahid Kapoor, have faced criticism for allegedly glorifying toxic masculinity.
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