While “Animal” continues its roaring success at the box office, not everyone is singing its praises. The film, featuring Ranbir Kapoor, has faced criticism for allegedly glorifying toxic masculinity and misogyny, drawing parallels to director Sandeep Reddy Vanga’s previous controversial work, “Kabir Singh.” One notable critic is Bollywood lyricist and poet Swanand Kirkire, who took to Twitter to express his concerns about the film’s treatment of women.
In a series of tweets, Kirkire highlighted films that, according to him, promote respect for women, their rights, and autonomy, expressing worries about the direction Indian cinema might be headed. The criticism caught the attention of the “Animal” makers, prompting an intriguing response from the film’s official Twitter account.
In a clever comeback, the tweet from the official handle of “Animal” shared a piece of advice on maintaining a good base of support for balance, seemingly unrelated to the criticism. The tweet humorously stated, “Do not let your knees fall ahead of your toes or cave in towards each other. Keep feet shoulder-width apart to maintain a good base of support for balance. Land softly on the balls of the feet to help absorb the force of the landing. Yes… now it landed perfectly.”
The cryptic response sparked speculation among netizens, who jokingly suggested that Sandeep Reddy Vanga might have taken control of the account. As the controversy unfolds, “Animal” continues to dominate the box office, leaving a trail of discussions and debates in its wake.
