Actor Vikrant Massey surprised everyone on December 2 when he announced he was taking a break from films at the peak of his career. Although his post stated that he would stay away from cinema ‘for as long as deemed appropriate’, social media interpreted this as an early retirement; The actor is 37 years old. The only question in everyone’s mind was ‘Why?’

Vikrant Massey delivers the best performance of his career with director Vidhu Vinod Chopra in 2023 12th failedIn which he played the role of IPS officer Manoj Sharma. he followed it darkness, Smile came again Dilruba, Sector 36 and this just released sabarmati report On which there was heated discussion and debate and some people even condemned it by calling it a propaganda film. The film is based on the 2002 Godhra train burning incident.

Then what could have been the reason that the successful actor came to a halt in his flourishing career?

Vikrant Massey’s temporary retirement from films

On December 2, around 3 am, Vikrant Massey shared a statement on Instagram. He announced a break from cinema,

“The past few years and the years since have been phenomenal. I thank you all for your unfailing support. But as I move forward, I realize it is time for me to get back to work.” And go back home as a husband, father and as an actor, we will meet each other for the last time in 2025. Memories of the last 2 years (sic).” The post was read.

Vikrant Massey and ‘Sabarmati Report’

A film starring Vikrant Massey was released in November 2024. sabarmati reportThe film faced several delays and received mixed reviews. However, the film has earned appreciation from the Narendra Modi government. The film was reportedly made on a budget of Rs 50 crore Earned over Rs 35.56 crore globally As yet.

sabarmati report It is based on the Godhra train burning incident of 27 February 2002. 59 Hindu pilgrims were killed in a fire inside the Sabarmati Express. The cause of the fire and the Hindu-Muslim conflict remain one of the most sensitive topics in India even after two decades.

The film, which received high praise from Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Home Minister Amit Shah and other BJP leaders, was soon declared tax-free in party-ruled states like Chhattisgarh, Haryana, Gujarat, Madhya Pradesh, Odisha and Uttar Pradesh.

Not only this, Vikrant Massey and team sabarmati report Even met PM Narendra Modi, Amit Shah, Yogi Adityanath and other leaders.

Along with this, the actor also received intense criticism; Many people on social media alleged how an accomplished actor had signed up for a promotional film. Suddenly the ‘No Haters’ actor started being trolled.

Vikrant Massey’s controversial statement and threat to his 9 month old son

Vikrant Massey talking about his latest release sabarmati reportalso created a lot of uproar with his comments.

Two weeks ago, appeared at Macy’s Top Angle Podcast Where he talked about Hindus finally getting the opportunity to demand their identity in their country. Vikrant Massey was trolled for his statement, with some of them questioning his intention of bringing up religion in his interview.

During the interview he said, “We need to understand that we are a young nation. It has been 76-77 years (since independence). After hundreds and hundreds of years of oppression by the Mughals, the Dutch, the French, and The British – we got a so-called independence. But was it really the independence that they left? I think the Hindus finally got a chance to demand their identity? Got our country We don’t pay attention sometimes to this concept of identity, the concept of emotion, most of the decisions in our life are driven by emotions and how we feel. Are.”

Here are some reactions:

Soon after the release of the film and his statements, he started receiving threats from unknown sources on social media, including WhatsApp.

“Yes, I have received threats, and there are likely to be more. But, as actors, we tell stories. This film is based on facts, and that is something that we, as a team, are dealing with together. Yes. We’ll handle it.” “This needs to be dealt with,” Massey told news agency PTI.

The actor also said that he is worried about the safety of his nine-month-old son. “These people know that I have recently become the father of a child who cannot even walk yet. They are dragging his name and I am worried about his safety. What kind of society are we living in?” He added.

Exploiting cancel culture and political leanings

Cancel culture is on the rise due to the power and reach of social media and extremist views. Actors and other artists are often considered easy targets.

Till last year, Vikrant Massey received a lot of love and appreciation. His serious performance in 12th failed Further cementing his status as an emerging talent. But all this suddenly changed after he became a part of Sabarmati Report; The actor found himself embroiled in controversies as he repeatedly and with conviction stated why the story needed to be told.

Here is the trailer of Sabarmati Report:

Did this sudden change make him decide to take a break from films?

Did the actor have to stop work due to threats against his nine-month-old son?

Was cancel culture at play?

The answers are probably hidden somewhere in the actor’s post. As Vikrant Massey said, “I realized it was time to work again and go back home. As a husband, a father and a son. And also as an actor.”