Is Ananya Panday¡¯s 'CTRL' copied? Will there be a sequel? Find out here

Reactions to CTRL (Control, in computer terminology), which debuted on Netflix and starred Ananya Panday, have been mixed. Some thought it wasn't as compelling as it should have been, while others thought Ananya had performed better than in most of her previous movies. Other aspects that contribute to the movie's traction include the fact that, although director Vikramaditya Motwane later clarified, many people believed the film to be a sequel to the popular movie Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind when the trailer first came out. People are also curious about the possibility of a sequel after watching the movie on Netflix. We have answers to it all, scroll down to know.

As a big fan of Motwane's films, I've always seen him set new standards in mainstream cinema. From Udaan to AK vs AK he has always proved his merit. However, #CTRL feels like just an okay film, despite good casting with Ananya Panday. It lacks a strong impact and becomes somewhat¡­ pic.twitter.com/52CcMi58lB

¡ª Vishal (@vishalandcinema) October 4, 2024

Is CTRL copied from Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind?

Speaking with News18, the director said a few days ago, , ¡°The moment we wrote the film, we knew that they¡¯re going to ask us about Eternal Sunshine Of The Spotless Mind. But we¡¯re fine with the comparisons. There¡¯s also a little bit of ¡®Her¡¯ in it.¡±

Vikramaditya said in the interview that Michel's film cannot be compared to CTRL, despite the fact that it has inspired him throughout his life. Clearing the air he said, ¡°But CTRL isn¡¯t that.¡±

Will CTRL sequel be made?

In an interview with Hindustan Times, Motwane voiced hesitancy about carrying on with the plot, pointing out that Nella's path is more appropriate for a cautionary tale than a revenge storyline.

He said, ¡°Maybe. I don¡¯t know. I don¡¯t buy into a sequel. I think in Nella¡¯s case, she¡¯s doomed. She¡¯s gone down that rabbit hole again." Originally, Vikramaditya Motwane thought of a different conclusion for CTRL in which Nella gets even. But given the challenging conditions, he and their teammates had to choose between sticking to the screenlife format and changing the conclusion.

Where to watch Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind?

Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind was directed by Michel Gondry and was based on a screenplay by Charlie Kaufman that was created from a narrative by Gondry, Kaufman, and Pierre Bismuth. It stars Jim Carrey and Kate Winslet, with Kirsten Dunst, Mark Ruffalo, Elijah Wood, and Tom Wilkinson in supporting parts. The story revolves around two people who, following the breakdown of their romantic engagement, undergo memory erasure surgery in an attempt to forget one another.

You can stream both CTRL and Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind on Netflix.

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