Ranbir Kapoor starrer ‘Animal’ directed by Sandeep Reddy Vanga got a lot of flak as it was accused of displaying toxic masculinity. Many alleged that the film was misogynistic, even though it was a huge success at the box office. The film starred Rashmika Mandanna opposite Ranbir. In a recent interview, she was asked if she would actually be with a guy like Ranbir’s character in ‘Animal’ in her real life. The actress said during this chat with Barkha Dutt, “I truly believe that if you love someone and someone loves you, the changes will happen.” Barkha quipped and said, “Do you actually think that you can change people? You know that’s a young and romantic idea?” The audience laughed at it and Rashmika went on to elaborate, “I said that because, for example, when you grow up with a partner or someone from a younger age, you are still forming a personality. You are still figuring out what you like and what you do not like. And when you grow up together…” She said, “When you remember your best friend or your partner being a certain way maybe a decade earlier, suddenly to the person who they are today—you’re just like, ‘Do you remember how it was? And do you realise how much we have changed together?’ However, she clarified further, “Maybe I am just talking about those miracle partners or situations.” One of the audience members responded to Rashmika and said that women in the 30s and 40s don’t think that men can change. This made the ‘Chhaava’ actress laugh. As this video went viral on Reddit, Rashmika got trolled for her response. A user said, “It’s sad that a lot of girls are actually told this and moulded in a way to change themselves for the guy. She’s a reflection of the society and how India thinks, actually.” Another added, “Jo reel life me fix nahi kar paayi wo real life me kya fix karegi😭.“ Someone commented, “What world is she living in? Only to defend her mere character, you can’t sit there and make such statements. Women are not RESPONSIBLE for fixing anyone.” A user said, “One person wrote, “She messed up here!! The correct answer is – No, I won’t date Ranbir’s character in Animal in real life.” In real life, Rashmika is rumoured to be dating Vijay Deverakonda. Though, neither of them have accepted it.
