The gangster action, crime, drama, and thriller movie Animal, which Sandeep Reddy Vanga directed, has done very well at the box office. Ranbir Kapoor and Rashmika Mandanna were in the movie, which came out a little over a week ago. It has already made over ₹757 crore worldwide and shows no signs of slowing down.
The top cast of ”Animal.”
| Real Name | Cast Name |
|---|---|
| Ranbir Kapoor | Ranvijay Singh |
| Anil Kapoor | Balbir Singh |
| Bobby Deol | Abrar ul Haque |
| Rashmika Manda | Geetanjali Singh |
| Triptii Dimri | Zoya Riaz |
| Charu Shankar | Jyoti B. Singh |
| Prithviraj | Asrar ul Haque |
| Shakti Kapoor | PK Mishra |
| Prem Chopra | Dalbir Singh |
| Suresh Oberoi | Rajdheer Dodamal Singh |
| Siddhant Karnick | Varun Pratap Malhotra |
| Saloni Batra | Reet Singh Malhotra |
| Anshul Chauhan | Roop Singh |
| Saurabh Sachdeva | Abid ul Haque |
| Upendra Limaye | Freddy Patil |
| Vivek Sharma | Pali |
| Mathew Varghese | Shreepad Balaji Lyengar |
| Indira Krishnan | Motika S. Lyengar |
But why has the controversial film Animal stirred arguments and criticism within Indian movies? Let’s examine the societal effects and regressive themes presented in this film.
The Impact of Father’s Absence and Harsh Parenting
The absence of dads has been linked to the decreased self-confidence of children, impacting their psychological growth. Moreover, studies have noted the connection between harsh parenting and the development of violent behavior in children. These real-world examples shed light on how family relationships can shape a child’s outlook and behavior.
Exploring Societal Issues through ‘Animal’
The film Animal tries to address more significant social problems, such as alpha males, feminism, and the reasons behind heinous acts of violence. Its portrayal of violence and social problems causes considerable discussion and criticism, showing the director’s intent to delve into contentious topics.
The Influence of Problematic Films
Research has uncovered the incremental effects of movies on viewers’ minds. Just like unhealthy eating habits, watching troublesome films can have a continuous negative impact on people. Positive influences can reduce the impact, while negative influences can increase it.
Toxic Masculinity and Misogyny in ‘Animal’
The film ‘Animal’ endorses violence against women and promotes toxic masculinity, contributing to a toxic societal environment. The portrayal of regressive views and mistreatment of women fails to show any positive transformation in the protagonist, Ranvijay, despite his neglectful behavior towards his children.
Critique of Toxic Films: Effects and Reactions
Criticism of toxic films like ‘Animal’ causes intense anger from fans, leading to abusive behavior towards critics. Furthermore, filmmakers often use violence when lacking creativity, and this technique to draw crowds can have detrimental effects on societal standards and the individual mind.
An audience invigorated. An audience activated.
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Seeking Positive Influences in Cinema
Audiences should actively seek meaningful films promoting unity and positive messages. Depictions of regressive characters and toxic behaviors should not be glamorized, and the term ‘Alpha Male’ should be rejected for a healthier mindset. Films like ‘Hum Sath Sath Hai‘ are exemplars of impactful storytelling.
Dhruv Rathee
Indian YouTuber Druv Rathee also criticizes the Animal movie. In the YouTube documentary, he says it’s not a movie; it’s a cancer for social life.
The film ‘Animal’ catalyzes evaluating the societal impact of problematic films, shedding light on the perpetuation of regressive views and mistreatment of women in popular media. It prompts us to consider the influence of cinema on societal norms and individual behavior.
