Bollywood Brouhaha: 'Animal' Roars and 'Bad Newz' Soars!!
The recent debate in bollywood over sandeep Reddy Vanga's film "Animal" and the recently released "Bad Newz" has stirred up some interesting discussions about how the industry treats stories about infidelity and gender roles.
Let's start with "Animal," which features a male lead embroiled in an extramarital affair. Despite raking in over ₹900 crores at the box office, the film data-faced strong criticism from many critics. Accusations of promoting toxic masculinity and a patriarchal mindset were thrown at sandeep Reddy Vanga, the director, known for his previous controversial hit, "Arjun Reddy." Vanga, however, stood his ground, arguing that his critics often overlook the deeper messages in his work and that they should be more consistent in their judgments across different films.
On the flip side, we have "Bad Newz," a film that revolves around a woman who accidentally becomes pregnant with twins from two different men. Interestingly, this movie didn't data-face the same level of backlash as "Animal." sandeep Vanga's supporters were quick to point out this discrepancy, questioning why the industry seems harsher on male-centered narratives while being more forgiving of female-focused stories that also tackle complex issues.
Adding to the mix is the buzz around Tripti Dimri, who had a brief but memorable role in "Animal," showcasing a daring performance that caught everyone's attention. Some argue that "Bad Newz" gained more attention due to her involvement, even though she had a relatively short screen time in "Animal."
So, is bollywood being unfair? The debate continues, with discussions about double standards and the differing receptions for films made by Bollywood's own versus South indian filmmakers who break box office records. One thing's for sure: the conversation about how gender roles and infidelity are portrayed in cinema is far from over, and the industry's reaction to these themes remains a hot topic.
Let's start with "Animal," which features a male lead embroiled in an extramarital affair. Despite raking in over ₹900 crores at the box office, the film data-faced strong criticism from many critics. Accusations of promoting toxic masculinity and a patriarchal mindset were thrown at sandeep Reddy Vanga, the director, known for his previous controversial hit, "Arjun Reddy." Vanga, however, stood his ground, arguing that his critics often overlook the deeper messages in his work and that they should be more consistent in their judgments across different films.
On the flip side, we have "Bad Newz," a film that revolves around a woman who accidentally becomes pregnant with twins from two different men. Interestingly, this movie didn't data-face the same level of backlash as "Animal." sandeep Vanga's supporters were quick to point out this discrepancy, questioning why the industry seems harsher on male-centered narratives while being more forgiving of female-focused stories that also tackle complex issues.
Adding to the mix is the buzz around Tripti Dimri, who had a brief but memorable role in "Animal," showcasing a daring performance that caught everyone's attention. Some argue that "Bad Newz" gained more attention due to her involvement, even though she had a relatively short screen time in "Animal."
So, is bollywood being unfair? The debate continues, with discussions about double standards and the differing receptions for films made by Bollywood's own versus South indian filmmakers who break box office records. One thing's for sure: the conversation about how gender roles and infidelity are portrayed in cinema is far from over, and the industry's reaction to these themes remains a hot topic.