Sandeep Is Misunderstood But Lovely Human Being Says Anurag Kashyap

Noir filmmaker Anurag Kashyap took to his social media and offered a strong support to Animal' director Sandeep Reddy Vanga calling the misunderstood but lovely human being.

Anurag shared a string of pictures with Vanga in which both the directors could be seen posing inside a room. He wrote, “Had a great evening with @sandeepreddy.vanga. The most misunderstood, judged and reviled Filmmaker at the moment. To me he is the most honest, vulnerable and a lovely human being.”

“And I really don’t give a f””” what any one thinks of him or his film. 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. 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) which can’t be denied. And the filmmaker who takes it all on his chin . Great evening spent with him” added Anurag.

Helmed by Sandeep Reddy Vanga 'Animal' was one of the biggest blockbusters of 2023. However, it was also criticized for its alleged depiction of misogyny. The film starred Ranbir Kapoor, Rashmika Mandanna, Anil Kapoor, and Bobby Deol in the lead roles. The film raked in over Rs 800 crore at the box office.

Meanwhile, Vanga will be next directing 'Spirit' which stars Prabhas in the lead role.