Hey there, fellow movie buffs! Ranbir Kapoor’s Animal has turned out to be one of the most controversial movies of recent times. Isn’t it? While the movie made a whooping ₹900 crores worldwide and turned out to be a huge commercial success, the movie is heavily criticized for regressive, misogynist, toxic masculinity, and extreme violence.
And, now, even the famous IAS coach, educator, and YouTube sensation Vikas Divyakirti – who also featured in the 12th Fail movie – has spoken about the controversial film “Animal” and its implications on society.
For the unversed, Vikas Divyakirti is not just your average celebrity – he’s a man with a mission, dedicated to shaping young minds and challenging societal norms. Vikas Diyvakirti is a respected personality who has touched many lives and changed them for the better.
Vikas played himself in Vidhu Vinod Chopra’s 12th Fail, starring Vikrant Massey as the lead. Vikas runs an IAS coaching institute and his YouTube videos often go viral on social media.
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In a candid interview with radio personality Neelesh Misra, Vikas pulls no punches in his assessment of “Animal.” He doesn’t mince words, labeling the film as ‘vulgar’ and expressing grave concerns about its potential impact on impressionable audiences.
While talking about the problematic movie Animal, he said,“A film like Animal takes our society back by 10 years. A film like this should not be made. You earned money. You showed that your hero behaves like an animal. There should be some social value, or are people working only for financial value?”
While discussing he further said, “After watching the film, what if some boys who are of a feudal mindset and are not that mature want to test their girlfriend’s love by asking them to lick their shoe, what then? Itni fuhad aur badtameez film hum bana rahein hai then it is very sad (It is sad when we make such careless and mean-spirited films) but both kind of forces are always there in the world.”
So, where does this leave us? Well, it’s clear that “Animal” has stirred the pot, igniting debates and challenging norms in the process. Whether you love it or hate it, there’s no denying its power to provoke thought and inspire change.
Based on the thought-provoking words of Vikas Divyakirti, one thing is abundantly clear: films like “Animal” may come and go, but the conversations they spark are here to stay. And perhaps, in all the controversy, lies an opportunity for growth, reflection, and ultimately, progress.
So, what’s your take on “Animal”? Tell us in the comments below.