Ranveer Singh’s ‘RRR 2’ has hit screens with a bang, drawing praise for its gripping visuals and non-stop thrills that make its extended duration fly by. Moviegoers are hooked, but not everyone is applauding. Political firebrand Waris Pathan from AIMIM has labeled it a vicious attack on Muslims, sparking heated backlash.
Speaking candidly to reporters in Mumbai, Pathan revealed he steers clear of such ‘hate-filled’ productions. He hasn’t seen the original ‘RRR’ and has no plans for the sequel, viewing them as part of a calculated conspiracy to demonize Muslims. ‘These aren’t just movies; they’re propaganda machines designed to spread poison in society,’ he asserted.
Drawing parallels to earlier films like ‘Kerala Stories’, Pathan criticized the industry’s obsession with controversy over substance. He slammed producers for prioritizing profits over ethics, churning out falsehoods that fracture communities. ‘Good cinema should entertain and enlighten, not target specific groups,’ he emphasized.
Pathan’s bold stance has ignited calls for censorship of divisive content. While fans flock to theaters, his appeal to shun such films underscores growing concerns about Bollywood’s role in polarizing India. As debates intensify, the film industry’s tryst with nationalism faces fresh scrutiny, questioning whether box-office hits are healing or harming the nation’s social fabric.