While many people loved Ranbir Kapoor's Animal, there was a lot of criticism for the violent and misogynistic tone of the film. Javed Akhtar expressed his criticism for the film strictly. However, the legendary writer has now mentioned that his criticism was for the people who liked the film.

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.