Bad Girl accused of ¡®Brahmin bashing¡¯: All you need to know about the controversy surrounding Vetrimaaran and Anurag Kashyap¡¯s film
The recently-launched teaser of Bad Girl, presented by Vetrimaaran and Anurag Kashyap, has landed in controversy. Director Mohan G Kshatriyan, best known for his work on Bakasuran, has accused the makers of misrepresenting Brahmins.
Bad Girl, a Tamil film presented by Vetrimaaran and Anurag Kashyap, is set to premiere at the International Film Festival Rotterdam on January 31. Its teaser was launched on Sunday, January 26, in Chennai and it has become the talk of the town in no time with celebrities and fans giving it the thumbs up. However, the teaser has also landed in controversy with a filmmaker accusing the team of ¡®misrepresenting¡¯ Brahmins.
Pa Ranjith lauds Bad Girl teaser
The teaser of Anurag Kashyap¡¯s Bad Girl, which was launched a couple of days ago, has taken social media by storm. Dhanush, one of Kollywood¡¯s biggest stars. Took to X (formerly known as Twitter) to laud the video and said that ¡®great things are waiting¡¯ for the team.
Teaser of my good friend Varsha¡¯s ¡°Bad girl¡± produced by Vetrimaaran. God bless Varsha. Great things are waiting for you. https://t.co/2nV3Trnqx7
¡ª Dhanush (@dhanushkraja) January 26, 2025
Similarly, Pa Ranjith¨C best known for his work on Kabali and Kaala¨C called the film a ¡®bold and refreshing¡¯ attempt at storytelling.
Happened to watch #BadGirl, and it¡¯s truly a bold and refreshing film! Director #VetriMaaran deserves immense credit for backing such a daring story. The film powerfully portrays women¡¯s struggles and society¡¯s expectations through a unique new wave cinema style. Congratulations¡ pic.twitter.com/EanrwiDE2I
¡ª pa.ranjith (@beemji) January 26, 2025
Some fans lauded the teaser, stating that they are eager to watch the film.
Varsha seems to be very promising with the trailer of #BadGirl and I am genuinely excited for what she has to offer. Women telling women stories, we will be seated. pic.twitter.com/kKaHeGcAgA
¡ª thri (@justthri) January 26, 2025
Bad girl teaser was soooooooooo good I'm so excited too much aruvi vibes tho
¡ª Garlic Breadstick ? (@w_extraoregano) January 27, 2025
Bad Girl is expected to have a theatrical release after it premieres at the International Film Festival Rotterdam.
Director Mohan G Kshatriyan objects to the film¡¯s content
The teaser of Bad Girl impressed many movie buffs. However, some took offense to it over its depiction of a Brahmins. Director Mohan G Kshatriyan, best known for his work on Draupathi and Bakasuran, slammed Vetrimaaran and Anurag Kashyap and challenged them to make such a film about girls from their caste.
Portraying a brahmin girl personal life is always a bold and refreshing film for this clan. What more can be expected from vetrimaran, Anurag kasyap & Co.. Bashing Brahmin father and mother is old and not trendy.. Try with your own caste girls and showcase it to your own family¡ https://t.co/XP8mtnaFws
¡ª Mohan G Kshatriyan (@mohandreamer) January 27, 2025
Some netizens too agreed with Mohan G.
"Bad Girl", produced by Vetrimaaran, teaser features a TB girl breaking all imposed standards of good, and becoming "bad".
¡ª Kalkidasan (????? ??????) (@kalkidasan) January 26, 2025
Kollywood always shows a TB girl leading the way in their "progressive" life pic.twitter.com/GsZ9oumaWL
Bad girl teaser project brahmin girl as low and used them as tool he is sc director using Brahmins as a tool
¡ª arjun arj (@arjunnatarajan6) January 27, 2025
About Bad Girl
Bad Girl is a coming-of-age drama, directed by Varsha Bharath. It features Anjali Sivaraman as a youngster who is shamed for getting intimate with her boyfriend. The story centres on her battles with norms and strict parents. The cast includes Shanthi Priya, Saranya Ravichandran, Hridhu Haroon and TeeJay Arunasalam. Amit Trivedi serves as the music composer.
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