Why Arjun Reddy star, Vijay Deverakonda, did not look at Kabir Singh: "I know the story"

Did Arjun Reddy star, Vijay Deverakonda, watch Kabir Singh controversy over the Hindi iteration featuring Shahid Kapoor? No, and he does not plan either. Kabir Singh, who shocked critics but delighted the box office, is almost a scene-by-stage re-enactment of the original Telugu, which is why Vijay Deverakonda has expressed no interest in watching it. Speaking during a meeting with the press in Bengaluru for his new film Dear comrade the 30-year-old actor said: "Shahid directed this film, he has watched the character and there is nothing I can watch I know the story, I made this movie, why will I watch it again? "reports Cinema Express.

Despite fierce criticism that he received, Kabir Singh destroyed the wicket with nearly 260 crore at the last count. This is the biggest film of this year to date and is part of the Bollywood Top 10. Director Sandeep Vanga Reddy, who also shot Arjun Reddy asked Vijay to watch the Hindi version, but while he is delighted that the film is a success, he seems to have rejected the request. " Picture of Kya, kya dekhenge I wanted the Hindi film to be a great success, because Sandeep is my man, but unexpectedly he became a blockbuster Done More discussion there" said Vijay Deverakonda. reports Cinema Express.

Arjun Reddy published in 2017, reported Rs 51 crore, which, without reaching the stratospheric level of Kabir Singh was enough to ensure profits of nearly ten times. Both films feature a shocking protagonist – a violent and troubled surgeon who sinks into a spiral of rage provoked by drugs and alcohol after the woman he loves marries another. Kabir Singh in particular, was accused of misogyny and glorification of toxic masculinity; his director has been increasing the pressure by trying to defend the film, in particular a scene in which the incumbent Kabir Singh and his love interest, interpreted by Kiara Advani, slap each other. Later, Mr. Vanga baderted that the interview given to film critic Anupama Chopra had been modified in such a way as to mislead.

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