Director Mohan G Slams Vetrimaaran and Anurag Kashyap for Misrepresenting Brahmins in Bad Girl
Bad Girl, directed by Varsha Bharath and starring Anjali Sivaraman, is gearing up for its world premiere at the International Film Festival Rotterdam (IFFR). Presented by renowned filmmakers Vetrimaaran and Anurag Kashyap, the film is competing in the Tiger Competition at the festival.
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Mohan G’s Criticism of Bad Girl
After the teaser launch in Chennai, director Mohan G voiced strong objections to the film's portrayal of a Brahmin girl’s personal life. Taking to X (formerly Twitter), he criticized Vetrimaaran and Anurag Kashyap, accusing them of unfairly targeting the Brahmin community.
His post read, "Portraying a Brahmin girl’s personal life is always a bold and refreshing film for this clan. What more can be expected from Vetrimaaran, Anurag Kashyap & Co… Bashing Brahmin father and mother is old and not trendy. Try with your own caste girls and showcase it to your own family first."
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
— pa.ranjith (@beemji) January 26, 2025
Mohan G, known for films like Draupathi and Bakasuran, has often explored caste-based themes in his work.
What Bad Girl Is About ?
The film follows Ramya (Anjali Sivaraman), a young woman navigating relationships while facing societal norms, strict parents, and personal dilemmas. The IFFR website describes it as a "naughty and affecting comedy" that delves into women’s struggles and social expectations.
Pa Ranjith’s Support for Bad Girl
While Mohan G criticized the film, director Pa Ranjith praised it, calling it a "bold and refreshing film". He stated, “Director Vetrimaaran deserves immense credit for backing such a daring story. The film powerfully portrays women’s struggles and social expectations through a unique new wave cinema style.”
Cast and Crew Details
The film features Shanthi Priya, Saranya Ravichandran, Hridhu Haroon, TeeJay Arunasalam, and Sashank Bommireddipalli in key roles. It is shot by Preetha Jayaraman, Jagadeesh Ravi, and Prince Anderson, with music by Amit Trivedi and editing by Radha Sridhar.
Screening Dates at IFFR
Bad Girl will premiere at IFFR on January 31, February 1, 3, and 6, before heading for a theatrical release.
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