Vivek Agnihotri says that Sandeep Reddy Wanga is his change of ego: he is showing the truth
Director Vivek Agnihotri defended ‘Animal’ director Sandeep Reddy Wanga’s storytelling approach. He claimed that Vanga is criticized for jealousy on his success rather than his content.
In short
- Vivek Agnihotri praised Sandeep Reddy Vanga for her fearless story
- He defended the depiction of Vanga of toxic masculinity in ‘animal’
- Agnihotri also called Vanga his change ego
Director Vivek Agnihotri recently defended the attitude of storytelling in films like ‘Kabir Singh’ (2019) and ‘Animal’ (2023). He called director Sandeep Reddy Wanga his change ego and praised him for showing the truth in his films.
Agnihotri, in an interview Human beings of Bombay, Said, “Sandeep Reddy Wanga is more like my change in the industry. Just as I speak fearlessly. People question Sandeep Reddy Wanga for poisonous manhood, but what is really happening in the society? Is this true? Is it true? Does your society respect women? It is just their story. He is showing people to the world.”
He further said, “Many people asked me” Why didn’t you show the film from another point of view? ” How do I do that?
“After the Pahalgam attack, people realized that ‘Kashmir files’ was correct. I am not claiming that I believe in Vanga. I am just saying that they have the right to tell stories from their perspectives. Those who are abusing them are also using their rights. But, at the end of the day, he is looking at his bank.
He said that if his films are not doing well at the box office, Vega will not be criticized. “If his films fail, no one will have an issue. They have an issue, as it is working for him,” said Agnihotri.
The director’s next ‘The Bengal Files’ is scheduled for a dramatic release on September 5, 2025.