6 times Sandeep Reddy Vanga hit headlines with his controversial films and statements

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Film director Sandeep Reddy Vanga‘s upcoming movie, Spirit, has sparked discussion due to its lead actress, with opinions ranging from backing to opposing him. It’s worth noting that this isn’t the first instance where Vanga has caused a stir.

Let’s take a look at how Vanga hit the headlines earlier too with his statements and movies.

6 times when Sandeep Reddy Vanga made controversies

1. Debut with Arjun Reddy

Among all the movies in Vijay Deverakonda’s career, Arjun Reddy stands out as particularly significant, serving as Sandeep Reddy Vanga’s first directorial effort. Although the film achieved great commercial success, both critics’ evaluations and audience responses were divided.

The movie sparked mixed responses, as some found it deeply moving due to its powerful depiction of love and sorrow, but others criticized it for its harsh representation of misogyny and male dominance.

2. Reaction towards Kabir Singh 

I, as a dedicated follower, found myself captivated by the buzz surrounding Sandeep Reddy Vanga following the remake of his debut film Arjun Reddy in Bollywood under the title Kabir Singh. Starring Shahid Kapoor, this film took us on another journey into the complex world of an “Alpha-Male,” delving deep into the tumultuous life he leads, especially during times of heartache and how it can distort one’s personality in the process.

With temperatures soaring alongside Kabir Singh, critics accused the director of promoting harmful masculinity and flawed relationships. However, it was Vanga’s subsequent response to these criticisms that garnered even greater attention.

Previously, during a conversation, the director stated, “If you can’t physically show affection like touching, kissing, or swearing at your partner, I don’t see any passion in your relationship.” This remark ignited criticism from many, particularly feminists, who accused him of endorsing harmful relationships due to his comments.

3. Animal and continuation of misogynistic remarks

Similar to Arjun Reddy and Kabir Singh, the critically acclaimed movie Animal sparked a wave of mixed opinions within Indian cinema. Many aspects of the film were criticized, with some viewers labeling it as misogynistic. Once more, Venkatesh Prabhu’s portrayal of a toxic male character was under scrutiny.

It’s possible that Vanga made a comment about people intentionally criticizing the director, cast, and movie, but giving praise to Ranbir Kapoor’s acting.

After the premiere of the movie “Animal”, the director commented, “The film industry criticized ‘Animal’, yet they commended Ranbir Kapoor’s performance. I don’t feel envious towards him, but it seems there’s a trend—when they dislike a film, they attack the director while leaving the actors unscathed.

4. Comment on Javed Akhtar

After the acclaimed release of the film “Animal” featuring Ranbir Kapoor, the response towards it was largely negative. The director, Vangabharjanam, aimed to portray the raw toughness of characters and intricate dark psyches, however, his work faced backlash from multiple groups and criticism from Javed Akhtar.

In a discussion, the seasoned storyteller criticized the movie as harmful to society and emphasized, “It’s not an issue if 15 individuals create a film with questionable values or if 10-12 people produce explicit music. However, when such content gains widespread popularity, that’s where the concern lies.

Instead of directly agreeing, Vanga responded in characteristic wit by saying, “I concur with Javed Akhtar on this matter. If he weren’t a renowned lyricist and storyteller, though, I might give more weight to his words.

5. Criticism against violence in films

Throughout his cinematic career, Sandeep has garnered attention for contentious aspects in his movies, notably violence. With critics labeling his films as excessively violent, the director boldly declared that if they find Kabir Singh and Arjun Reddy to be violent, he’ll demonstrate what genuine violence entails with his upcoming film, which was then titled Animal.

Upon releasing Animal, I found myself under scrutiny for ramping up the intensity of its graphic depictions of violence and gore. This aspect of my work was not without controversy.

6. Spirit controversy: Sandeep Reddy Vanga vs Deepika Padukone

For some time now, the movie featuring Spirit alongside Prabhas in the lead has been generating a lot of excitement. Although the filmmakers have officially revealed the cast, with Triptii Dimri taking the limelight, the rumored disagreement between Sandeep Reddy and Deepika Padukone is certainly causing quite a stir.

Hey there! It’s no secret that I’ve been eagerly awaiting the release of a certain film, where Deepika Padukone was initially cast. However, much to my disappointment, she stepped away from the project due to some financial disagreements. Now, the director has spoken up anonymously, expressing frustration and accusing someone (without naming names) of playing underhanded public relations tricks. I can’t help but feel a pang of sadness and curiosity about what might have happened behind the scenes.

Through a tweet, the director expressed, “When I share a tale with an actor, I invest complete trust. Unspoken is the confidentiality pact we have. Yet, in revealing the story, you’ve ‘REVEALED’ your true character…

Are you dismissing a young actress and undermining my story in the name of feminism? As a filmmaker, I’ve dedicated years to perfecting my craft, and for me, filmmaking is more than just a profession. It seems like you don’t understand it, won’t understand it, and never will. Regardless, I don’t care.

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2025-05-27 16:38