Despite its blockbuster status, “Animal,” featuring Ranbir Kapoor and directed by Sandeep Reddy Vanga, has ignited intense reactions from critics and industry insiders. Following its release last December, opinions about the film varied across different sections of the audience.
While the film performed exceptionally well at the box office, propelling Sandeep Reddy Vanga to pan-Indian recognition, it also faced significant backlash, particularly from Tamil netizens. Since its inception, strong negative sentiments have circulated on social media, believed by some to stem from insecurity surrounding Vanga’s reputation.
Tamil audiences who appreciated the film encountered severe online backlash, exemplified by Trisha’s deletion of a positive review post after facing attacks.
Even recent praise from Tamil actor Sivakarthikeyan towards Vanga’s work faced criticism, underscoring the apparent insecurity among Tamil netizens regarding the director’s acclaim.