Sandeep Reddy Vanga slams critics linking Andhra Pradesh incident to film violence, the ‘Animal’ director says, ‘A tragedy deserves empathy, not opportunism’

Sandeep Reddy Vanga addresses concerns regarding violent films and their influence on actual crime rates. He argues that cinema should not bear the blame for real-life violence and stresses the importance of showing empathy towards victims. Vanga also calls out industry figures who use tragedies as a platform for personal vendettas against filmmakers. His remarks contribute to the broader dialogue on artistic expression versus social accountability.