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Konkona Sensharma says Ranbir Kapoor's Animal is not 'her kind of film'; actress REVEALS reason
Konkona Sensharma shares her thoughts on the depiction of violence in the recently released Ranbir Kapoor starrer film Animal and mentioned that she has not watched the film yet.
Director Sandeep Reddy Vanga has gained attention for his unique style of filmmaking after the massive success of his latest film, Animal. The movie stars Ranbir Kapoor, Anil Kapoor, and Bobby Deol, and it has become a blockbuster. People have different opinions about Animal, with some praising it and others criticizing its portrayal of violence and misogyny. However, Konkona Sensharma has tried to explain the reasons behind the violent scenes in the film.
Konkona Sensharma opines on Ranbir Kapoor starrer Animal
During a recent interaction with ANI, Konkona Sensharma mentioned that she doesn't mind showcasing violence on screen as long as there is a substantial reason for it. The same goes for intimate scenes. She doesn't object to witnessing such scenes, but she doesn't want them to be included just for the sake of it. In her view, both violence and intimate scenes should have a meaningful purpose in the storytelling.
She added, “There has to be a reason why it's there in the film because it connects to the characters or it connects to the plot, or whatever it has to justify itself. That is one thing, why is it there? What is the intent of the director?” 
Interestingly, although Konkona hasn't seen the film released in 2023, she starred alongside Ranbir Kapoor in the 2009 romantic comedy Wake Up Sid. Talking further, she praised the director Sandeep Reddy Vanga's work. She added, “From what I understand and I may be mistaken, I've not watched 'Animal' because I don't feel it's my kind of film. I haven't been drawn to the film even from the reviews and things.”
She also added that she knows about the director's past projects, and although he has justified the depiction of violence in relationships, she doesn't endorse it. Nevertheless, if it's done skillfully, she doesn't have a problem with watching it. She added, “But that's not what I've heard. And I don't think I'm the target audience anyway. Millions of people are watching it, so it's doing very well and they don't need me.”
When talking about the kind of movies she wants to be a part of, the actress who starred in her first film back in 1983 mentioned that she isn't really into mainstream cinema. It's just not her cup of tea. She can't connect with it on a personal level because she didn't grow up watching those movies, so she doesn't have that sense of nostalgia, attachment, or childhood memories that come with them.
She mentioned that she would like to be a part of movies like Mira Nair's creations. She feels a sense of belonging in films such as 'Monsoon Wedding' or 'Namesake,' similar to the comfort she experiences in her mother's (film director, screenwriter, and actor Aparna Sen) films.
Konkona Sensharma’s work front
Konkana Sen Sharma directed a short film in the Netflix anthology series Lust Stories 2, and it was well-received. Additionally, she is also involved in Anurag Basu's project Metro In Dino, starring alongside Aditya Roy Kapur, Sara Ali Khan, Pankaj Tripathi, and others.
More about Animal
Animal is a thrilling crime film starring Ranbir Kapoor, Bobby Deol, Rashmika Mandanna, Triptii Dimri, and Anil Kapoor. Helmed by Sandeep Reddy Vanga, the movie unfolds an intricate narrative filled with violence and clashes, centered around a challenging father-son relationship.
In Animal, Ranbir Kapoor plays a key role in delving into the complex and toxic relationship between a father and his son. Anil Kapoor, an experienced actor, portrays the character of Balbir Singh, who is the father of Ranbir's character in the plot. Rashmika Mandanna assumes a significant female role as Geetanjali, the wife of the main character.
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