Kareena Kapoor Khan SLAMS Herd Mentality Of Film Industry; Cites Example Of Ranbir Kapoor Starrer Animal

Kareena Kapoor is gearing up for the release of her upcoming investigative drama, Daayra. With over two decades in the industry and a diverse portfolio of work with many acclaimed directors, Kareena recently shared her candid views during a town hall interaction with Yuvaa, addressing the ongoing herd mentality within the Hindi film industry. She pointed out how certain trends tend to dominate, citing the example of Sandeep Reddy Vanga’s Animal and noting that many filmmakers are now eager to explore more violence-oriented films following its success. Scroll down to read the full story.

Kareena Kapoor SLAMS Violent Films Culture Citing Ranbir Kapoor-Led Animal

Kareena highlighted, “Our audience is smarter than we think. They know exactly when it’s a good film and they want to watch it. So today it is not just about a young love story. All these things are very dated, like, ‘Abhi violence chal rahi hai… Animal chal gayi toh chalo sab violence kar lete hai.’ We are herd mentality, what to say? Then there are filmmakers who want to do something different, provoke your thoughts, and have their own fan following. I feel like things are changing now. The audience will now watch the trailer and say, ‘We want to watch this film.’”

She further added, “The young audience will ask thought-provoking questions. Now filmmakers can’t just say, ‘It’s a comedy, so people will definitely watch it!’ Not every film is going to make Rs 200 crore or Rs 500 crore. I believe we are evolving, and the audience is helping us do that.”

About Animal

Animal, released in 2023, was a hyper-violent action drama that delved into a twisted father-son relationship. Ranbir Kapoor played Ranvijay Vijay Singh, a man scarred by childhood trauma inflicted by his emotionally distant father, portrayed by Anil Kapoor. The film was a massive box office hit, grossing over Rs 900 crore worldwide, and a sequel titled Animal Park is currently in development.

About Daayra

As for Daayra, inspired by true events, the film is directed by Meghna Gulzar and stars Kareena Kapoor Khan alongside Prithviraj Sukumaran. The screenplay is co-written by Meghna Gulzar, Yash Keswani, and Sima Agarwal. Backed by Junglee Pictures and Dr Jayantilal Gada (Pen Studios), and distributed by Pen Marudhar, Daayra is set to release in theatres on September 18, 2026.

The film follows Kareena and Prithviraj as police officers navigating the dark and complex world of juvenile crime. Described as “inspired by true events,” Daayra unfolds in the aftermath of a nation-gripping crime, sparking widespread outrage and setting off a series of investigations that drive the narrative forward.

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