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Vivek Agnihotri Calls Sandeep Reddy Vanga His ‘Alter Ego,’ Defends His Portrayal of Toxic Masculinity

He argues that criticism of Vanga’s hit films stems from envy over their box-office success rather than genuine moral concerns.

Vivek Agnihotri has defended Sandeep Reddy Vanga's cinema.
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Overview

  • Agnihotri likened Vanga’s industry persona to his own, saying both share a fearless approach to filmmaking.
  • He defended the depiction of male aggression in Kabir Singh and Animal as a mirror of societal attitudes toward women.
  • The director asserted that filmmakers have the right to present stories solely from their personal viewpoints without obligation to include opposing perspectives.
  • Agnihotri claimed that objections to Vanga’s work reflect resentment over its commercial performance rather than principled ethical issues.
  • He praised Karan Johar for expanding Bollywood’s commercial reach and credited Anurag Kashyap with revitalising independent cinema, while suggesting Kashyap has yet to realise his full potential.