Known for his controversial and outspoken nature, Ram Gopal Varma continues to express his admiration for the recently released movie – Animal. The film continues to have a momentous run at the box office and Mr. Verma hasn’t shied away from praising the film.
His praise goes beyond mere appreciation, as he called the film “a mental therapy for the film industry.”. He appreciated Sandeep Reddy Vanga, the director, for his bare-naked honesty in ripping off the veil of moral hypocrisy.
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Ram Gopal Varma’s Takeaways from the Animal
In a series of tweets, he mentioned five takeaways for the audience from the animal film:
- Indians have changed in the way they think
- Animal is a cultural revolution and has refined culture.
- Indians are exposed to the inner animals of others.
- The box office collection shows Indians love and respect the “not-to-be-loved director.”
- Indians have grown up.
His reaction to the critics of Animal
The film has garnered a mixed reaction from the audience and critics. The majority of critics called out the director for his misogynistic and problematic dialogue. They expressed their displeasure at him for glorifying violence. Reacting to this, Ram Gopal Verma took to his X (formerly Twitter) handle to further express five takeaways for cinema critics:
- He highlighted the fact that despite the film getting the tag of the worst-reviewed film, it has become the most-watched film in the country. He believes this showcase of the words of critics has zero impact on the film’s box office collection.
- He pointed out that critics can’t decide what the audience likes or dislikes.
- Critics seem to be upset with the audience more than the movie
- Advises the critics to be updated and watch the movie repeatedly to reevaluate their critical standards.
- And lastly, asked the critics to request that Sandeep Reddy Vanga conduct film appreciation courses for them.
RGV calls the film a social statement
According to Mr. Verma, the film is not just a movie but a social statement. As a gesture of praise, he also expressed his desire to lick Sandeep and Ranbir’s shoes. He lauded Ranbir for his stellar performance in the movie and compared him to a Hollywood superstar, Leonardo Di Caprio’s performance in Wolf of the Wall Street. He added that his performance is a “rare achievement” while referring to Ranbir’s naked scene in the film. He applauded him for performing that scene with such conviction.
Netizen’s reaction to RGV comments
Ever since the Satya director openly expressed his views on the movie, Netizens have had a polarizing reaction. Some labeled the director as “unpaid PR. Some users even tweeted Sandeep Reddy Vanga to cast Mr. Verma as a villain in the sequel of the film- Animal Park
Regardless of where one stands on the film itself, there’s no denying the impact it has had on the Indian film landscape. Ram Gopal Varma’s passionate endorsement adds another layer to the conversation, solidifying “Animal” as a film that will be debated and dissected for years to come. It’s important to note that Varma’s views are his own and do not necessarily reflect the consensus on “Animal.” Whether you love it or hate it, there’s no denying that “Animal” is a film that demands to be seen and discussed.
About Animal
Directed by Sandeep Reddy Vanga, the film stars Ranbir Kapoor and Rasmika Mandana Anil Kapoor and Bobby Deol are in the lead roles. Released on December 1, the film continues to break box office records and has earned a whopping 750 crores worldwide, making it the highest-grossing A-rated movie in Indian history.
The film revolves around the father-son relationship and the extent to which Ranvijay (Ranbir’s character) goes to take revenge.
