Explore the controversy surrounding ‘Animal’ as Vikas Divyakirti, an ex-IPS officer and UPSC educator, criticizes the film’s portrayal and societal impact. Delve into the debate on filmmaking responsibility and social values.
Even though Ranbir Kapoor‘s “Animal” , directed by Sandeep Reddy Vanga, made an estimated 1000 crore at the box office, it wasn’t without its share of negative reviews. Former IPS officer turned UPSC teacher and star of 12th Fail Vikas Divyakirti has expressed his displeasure with the film’s themes!
In an open discussion with Neelesh Misra for Slow, Divyakirti voiced her serious misgivings regarding “Animal.” With the comment, “A film like ‘Animal‘ takes our society back by ten years,” he attacked the movie. This kind of movie shouldn’t be produced. You made money. You demonstrated how your hero acts like a beast. Is there a need for social worth, or are people primarily motivated by money? He continued by calling the movie “badtameez” and “fuhad.”
The criticism raises important questions about the responsibility of filmmakers in portraying social values and the impact of such portrayals on society!
