The Ranbir Kapoor starrer 'Animal' has been making multiple headlines since its release on December 1. Although the film has intense violent scenes and some have even called it 'misogynistic,' it is breaking box office records. It has garnered mixed reactions from viewers, critics and even filmmakers -- the latest one being Anurag Kashyap who talked about it in an interview with News18 Showsha.
Anurag Kashyap, who recently attended the Marrakech International Film Festival, said, “I’m yet to watch 'Animal.' I just returned from Marrakech. But I’m aware of the conversations happening online. Nobody has the right to tell a filmmaker what kind of films they should and shouldn’t make. People in this country get easily offended with films. They get offended with my films too. But I expect educated people to not get offended at the drop of a hat."
The filmmaker, who worked with Ranbir in 'Bombay Velvet,' added that when Sandeep Reddy Vanga released 'Kabir Singh,' it received similar reactions.
Kashyap went on to say, "What is morality? It’s a very subjective thing. Every kind of character and people exist in this society. 80 percent of Indian men are like Kabir Singh. I didn’t have an issue with the subject. This discussion happened during 'Kabir Singh' too. Filmmakers have the right to make any film they want to and represent what they want to. We can criticise, argue and disagree with them. Films either provoke or evoke. I’ve no problem with filmmakers that make provocative cinema... Once I see 'Animal,' I’ll discuss it with the filmmaker. I’ll pick up the phone on him. That’s what I always do. If I’ve an issue with a film, I always call up the filmmaker and talk to him. I don’t want to get into social media chatter."
Meanwhile, lyricist Swanand Kirkire has also presented his views on social media to express his worry over how 'Animal' treats and showcases women. "In my understanding, this film will determine the future of Indian cinema afresh, in a new, scary and dangerous direction," he said.
Irrespective of all its reviews, on its opening weekend alone itself, 'Animal' has crossed the ₹350 crore mark globally, according to film trade analyst Ramesh Bala.
