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Indian Express
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- Indian Express
‘Sandeep Reddy Vanga engaged in fights, behaved obnoxiously': Varun Grover says Anurag Kashyap ‘shielded filmmaker, not film' in Instagram post
Everyone in the film industry remembers the moment when Anurag Kashyap posted a photo with Animal director Sandeep Reddy Vanga, accompanied by a long caption defending the controversial filmmaker. The post drew widespread attention, not just for Kashyap's words, but for the reactions in the comments section. Among them were two particularly popular responses: filmmaker Neeraj Ghaywan simply wrote 'Cringe,' while screenwriter-lyricist Varun Grover commented 'No.' Now, in a recent interview with The Lallantop, Grover has finally spoken about the reasoning behind his comment and what prompted such a blunt response. 'See, if anyone defends a film or a work of art, no matter how divisive or politically incorrect it is, I'll definitely understand their viewpoint, no matter how I myself don't agree with the film,' Grover explained. 'So, to defend a work of art is one thing. But to defend an artist is another thing.' He continued, 'I have always believed that I'm never against or in support of a person. I'm always either in favour of an idea or against it. I thought in that post, Mr. Kashyap was not defending the film, but the filmmaker — and defending his behaviour. There was nothing in the post about the film, but all about the filmmaker.' Grover pointed out that Vanga's public persona has often been combative and problematic. 'He is a filmmaker who, on Twitter or social media, has engaged in fights and behaved obnoxiously. If I recall correctly, he even told Javed saab that he can't write or doesn't have a sense of writing, and he said it very arrogantly and rudely,' Grover said. 'So, I thought, if Mr. Kashyap had defended the film in any way, it would have been fine. I would've never said anything. I said 'No' because I thought: you are shielding the filmmaker, not the film.' Also Read | Varun Grover says people 'would be flocking to the theaters' if All India Rank was titled Animal 2: 'More people would come to watch it' Grover also shared what happened immediately after he left that comment. Within half an hour, Kashyap called him. 'The special thing about Anurag Kashyap is that he has an open heart and mind,' Grover recalled. 'He immediately talks, immediately tries to understand you. So, within half an hour, he called and said, 'Explain to me. What happened? What's the problem here?' So we talked, and he agreed, he said, 'Yeah, you're in the right.' Even later, I went to meet him and we've talked about it many times since then.' Grover emphasized that Kashyap is someone who doesn't operate within hierarchies. 'The best thing about Kashyap is that he never believed in any hierarchy. He's not like, 'Oh, how can you tell me this?' or 'I won't listen to this person.' That kind of hierarchy doesn't exist on his film sets, nor in his life.' For those unfamiliar with the original controversy, here's what happened: On Instagram, Kashyap posted a photo with Sandeep Reddy Vanga and wrote: 'Had a great evening with @ The most misunderstood, judged and reviled filmmaker at the moment. To me he is the most honest, vulnerable and a lovely person. I wanted to meet the man and I had questions, and he answered everything I asked of him about his film, that I actually saw twice. Thank you for being patient and being yourself. This is a person you can actually confront and talk to. Please talk to him about the problems you have with the film. 40 days since I first saw Animal and 22 days since I saw it the second time. The biggest game changer of Hindi cinema in the longest time, and a film whose impact, good or bad, can't be denied. And the filmmaker who takes it all on his chin. Great evening spent with him.' Shared post on Time Later, while appearing on his daughter Aaliyah Kashyap's podcast Young, Dumb & Anxious, Kashyap was asked: 'What in the world was the Sandeep Reddy Vanga post?' Justifying himself, he replied, 'I met him. I like him. I like the guy. I've had questions of my own, and I wanted to talk to him about his film (Animal). I invited him and had a long, five-hour conversation, and I like the guy.'
Time of India
30-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
'Animal Park' AI Poster: A fan-made poster featuring Ranbir Kapoor in a meat shop with a knife surfaces online; Fan says, 'Vanga can answer this best!
While Sandeep Reddy Vanga 's 'Animal Park' is still a while away, the internet is already on fire with excitement, thanks to a stunning fan-made poster imagining ' Animal 2 '. Shared by a popular Instagram page, the viral poster features Ranbir Kapoor in an intense new avatar, triggering massive buzz among netizens. Hunt or Be Hunted In the AI-generated image, Ranbir is seen standing inside a butcher shop, holding a blood-stained knife in one hand while locking eyes with the camera. Clad in a rugged white vest splattered with blood and sporting detailed tattoos on his arms, the image evokes a raw, dangerous vibe — fitting the tagline on the poster: "Animal Park: Hunt or Be Hunted." by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Scarlett Johansson, 40, Shows Off Her Real Size In A New Vacation Photos 33 Bridges Undo 'If he really comes in this look, the movie will be fire The postefires been a hit among fans, many of whom flooded the comments section with admiration and anticipation. One user wrote, 'Menacing one mate,' while another excitedly commented, 'If he really comes in this look, the movie will be . Reminds me of old Sanju Baba the great, isn't it guys?' Yet another fan added, 'Excited, will watch 5 times.' Amid the excitement, one comment stood out: 'Vanga can answer this best!', hinting that only the original director can do justice to such an intense vision. High expectations for the sequel starring Ranbir in the lead Animal, released in December 2023, saw Ranbir Kapoor portray a violent anti-hero navigating his strained relationship with a cold father. The film became a massive hit, and fans have since been eagerly awaiting its sequel. This viral poster may not be official — but it's clear the fandom is already in sequel mode. Did Vicky Kaushal replace Bobby Deol as the villain against Ranbir Kapoor in 'Animal Park'?
News18
30-04-2025
- Entertainment
- News18
Ranbir Kapoor Looks Intense, Holds A Knife In Viral Animal 2 Poster; Check Out
Last Updated: An AI-made poster for Animal 2 has surfaced, showing Ranbir Kapoor in a meat shop with a knife. After the massive success of Ranbir Kapoor's Animal, fans have been eagerly waiting for the sequel of the film. While there is still time for Animal Park to hit theatres, an AI-made poster of Animal 2 featuring Ranbir Kapoor has now surfaced on social media. In the viral poster, Ranbir Kapoor looks intense as he stands in a meat shop. The actor holds a knife in his hand as he looks straight into the camera. He is seen sporting a white vest with blood stains on it. Do not forget to miss the tattoos on Ranbir's arms. The text on the poster reads, 'Animal Park: Hunt or Be Hunted". Check it out here: View this post on Instagram A post shared by H A S A N (@artbyhaxan) Animal was released in theatres in December 2023. The film, starring Ranbir Kapoor and Rashmika Mandanna in the lead, revolves around a man and his toxic relationship with his father. The film shows Vijay (played by Ranbir) as an anti-hero who would go to any lengths to protect his father, including gunning down 200 people with a machine gun. However, despite his efforts, he struggles to get a seal of approval from his emotionally unavailable father (played by Anil Kapoor). Despite being a box office hit, Animal was called toxic and misogynistic by many. The film earned over Rs 900 crores. In December 2024, Ranbir Kapoor was speaking to Deadline on the sidelines of the Red Sea Film Festival when he also shared a big update on Animal Park. The actor revealed that the team is currently working on the script for Animal 2 and is likely to begin shooting in 2027. 'We should start that film in 2027. It's a bit away," Ranbir said and then added, 'He (Sandeep Reddy Vanga, director) just kind of flirted with what he wants to do with the movie. It wants to make it over three parts. The second part is called Animal Park. We have been sharing ideas from the first film itself, and how we want to take this story forward. It is very exciting because now I get to play two characters – the antagonist and the protagonist. It is an extremely exciting project with an extremely original director. I am very excited to be a part of it." First Published:
