In an interview with Barkha Dutt, Javed Akhtar compared the makers of the film to ‘perverts’ and said that if society appreciates their work then the problem lies with the soc

Sandeep Reddy Vanga's Animal, starring Ranbir Kapoor, sparked controversy for its violent and misogynistic themes but emerged as a box-office hit. Lyricist Javed Akhtar criticised its success, calling it a "dangerous trend" and and now he questioned the viewers' acceptance of such content.

Sandeep Reddy Vanga and Ranbir Kapoor's collaboration delivered one of the biggest films of 2024, Animal. The blockbuster film took the box office by storm but stirred an important debate about showcasing violence and toxic masculinity.