In a flurry of tweets and statements, filmmaker Ram Gopal Varma (RGV) recently shared his insights on the box office sensation “Animal,” directed by Sandeep Reddy Vanga. Varma, known for his polarizing films, dissected the film’s success and its implications for Indian cinema and society.
“Animal,” featuring a stellar cast including Ranbir Kapoor, Rashmika Mandanna, Anil Kapoor, and Bobby Deol, stormed the box office, crossing a staggering ₹660.89 crore worldwide within just nine days of its release. Despite criticisms of promoting violence against women and toxic masculinity, the film’s financial triumphs sparked Varma’s contemplation on Indian perceptions and cinema.
RGV took to social media, sharing his observations in a series of tweets, highlighting five key takeaways from the movie’s reception. He provocatively stated, “Indians are now exposed to each other in terms of what kind of ANIMALS are hidden in all of us.” He emphasized the transformative impact of the film on cultural norms, asserting that it redefined conventional art forms.
The director went on to assert that the monumental success of “Animal” underscored a newfound admiration and respect for Sandeep Reddy Vanga, a director previously seen as ‘not-to-be-loved-and-respected’ by some circles. He contended, “All Indians now love and respect a not-to-be-loved-and-respected director.”
Days following the film’s release, RGV shared a comprehensive note praising Vanga’s directorial approach. In a statement shared on social media, he expressed, “Animal is not merely a film… it is a social statement,” foreseeing potential cultural transformations spurred by its unfiltered portrayal of societal hypocrisies.
All INDIANS now realise that ALL INDIANS have GROWN UP – RGV Insights on Animal Movie
Ram Gopal Varma’s analysis and commentary on “Animal” not only shed light on the film’s commercial triumph but also on the evolving reception of contentious content and directors within the Indian film industry. As debates continue regarding the movie’s themes and characters, its impact on Indian cinema and cultural perceptions remains a subject of fervent discussion.