Kareena Kapoor Khan SLAMS Herd Mentality Of Film Industry; Cites Example Of Ranbir Kapoor Starrer Animal
She said filmmakers are copying violent formulas after Animal earned over Rs 900 crore worldwide and argued younger viewers now want fresher stories.
- Actor Kareena Kapoor criticized Bollywood's "herd mentality" during a Yuvaa town hall, arguing filmmakers rush to replicate trends instead of creating original stories and citing Sandeep Reddy Vanga's film Animal as a prime example.
- Released in 2023, Animal became a major commercial success, earning more than Rs 900 crore worldwide with Ranbir Kapoor and Anil Kapoor exploring a turbulent father-son relationship that inadvertently sparked a trend of violent cinema.
- Kareena believes audiences are far more discerning than industry assumes, with younger viewers actively rejecting formulaic storytelling. She stressed that commercial success is no longer guaranteed by genre alone; viewers now demand fresh, thought-provoking content.
- Directed by Meghna Gulzar, the investigative drama Daayra stars Prithviraj Sukumaran and releases on September 18, exemplifying the experimentation Kareena advocates for filmmakers seeking dedicated audiences.
- Industry trends are increasingly viewed as dated, with Kareena emphasizing that filmmakers can no longer rely on simple formulas to attract crowds. Audience evolution is pushing Bollywood toward more varied and original storytelling.
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Kareena Kapoor calls out Bollywood’s Animal-inspired trend
Mumbai: Bollywood has long had a habit of following the crowd. When a film clicks at the box office, its formula often becomes the next big trend, with filmmakers rushing to recreate what worked instead of taking a fresh risk. From action and violence to franchise films and star-driven projects, the industry has repeatedly seen … Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News, Technology, Entertainment, Sports, Politics and Top Stories on WhatsAp…
'Animal chal gayi toh chalo sab violence kar lete hai': Kareena Kapoor Khan references Ranbir Kapoor's 'Animal' while taking aim at Bollywood’s herd mentality, says audiences are smarter than filmmakers think
Kareena Kapoor Khan questions Bollywood's reliance on formulas after successful films. She believes audiences, especially younger ones, are more discerning now. The actress cited the film Animal as an example of trend replication. Filmmakers must recognize changing audience preferences and creative independence. Viewers now assess films based on their merits, not just popularity.
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