In a recent interview with Bollywood Hungama, actor Saiyami Kher shared her apprehensions after watching Sandeep Reddy Vanga’s ‘Animal,’ featuring Ranbir Kapoor in the lead role. Despite the film’s commercial success, it has sparked a mixed reaction among audiences, with Kher expressing discomfort with certain aspects of the action-drama.
During the interaction, Saiyami conveyed her unease with the film’s theme and stated that she falls into the category of viewers who did not resonate with it. While acknowledging a filmmaker’s creative freedom, she underscored the responsibility that cinema carries in shaping audience perceptions, both positively and otherwise.
While praising Ranbir Kapoor’s acting prowess and citing films like ‘Rockstar’ and ‘Barfi’ as exemplary works, Saiyami voiced her concerns about ‘Animal.’ She specifically pointed out her disagreement with the glorification of morally ambiguous characters in cinema, emphasizing the importance for filmmakers to consider the impact of their narratives on audiences.
Despite ‘Animal’ receiving an overwhelming response and achieving historic box office collections, Saiyami Kher expressed her perplexity, considering the film’s departure from the type of movies she personally appreciates and what appears to resonate with audiences. While acknowledging Sandeep Reddy Vanga’s directorial skills in captivating viewers, she reiterated her discomfort with certain elements portrayed in the film, openly admitting her aversion to such cinematic themes.
