ENTERTAINMENT
Muskan Verma | May 27, 2025, 06:43 PM IST
1.Kabir Singh and the Anupama Chopra Interview

In 2019, Kabir Singh drew backlash for glorifying toxic masculinity. When film critic Anupama Chopra questioned the film’s tone, Vanga defended it by saying "true love involves the liberty to slap each other." His comment sparked outrage and intensified the ongoing debate.
2.Animal and the clash with Kiran Rao

In 2024, Animal came under fire when filmmaker Kiran Rao criticised it for promoting misogyny and unhealthy romantic behaviour. Vanga responded by pointing to Aamir Khan’s film Dil (1990), highlighting a similar scene to challenge Rao’s critique.
3.Spirit and Deepika Padukone exit

Before shooting began for his third Hindi film Spirit, Deepika Padukone reportedly exited the project. Vanga posted a cryptic message on social media about an actor playing “dirty PR games,” which many believed was directed at Padukone.
4.Conflicts with female voices

Each of Vanga’s Hindi films has coincided with a clash involving prominent women in cinema by raising questions about his portrayal of female characters and his resistance to criticism.
5.What lies ahead for Sandeep Reddy Vanga

With Prabhas starrer Spirit on the horizon, all eyes are on whether Vanga will stay firm on his narrative style or evolve with the growing critique.