Housefull 5 is receiving significant criticism for its use of double-meaning, offensive, and degrading humour. Director Tarun Mansukhani has finally addressed the backlash surrounding the film.
In a recent interview, he responded to the trolling it has faced on social media for objectifying women and featuring excessive skin show.
During the interview, he discussed how the film has come under intense scrutiny and expressed his belief that only successful films are subject to such attention.
According to him, when a film doesn’t perform well, people usually remain silent. However, in the case of Housefull 5, widespread public reaction and criticism suggest, in his view, that the film has made an impact and achieved a certain level of success.
He acknowledged that audiences have every right to express their opinions, especially after investing their time and money.
He felt that viewers were approaching the film with their own perspectives and sensibilities and were justified in scrutinising it. At the same time, he suggested that those criticising the film were choosing to focus on certain aspects that they personally found objectionable.
When questioned about the film’s male-dominated narrative, Mansukhani claimed that the storyline is actually driven by its female characters. This statement was widely perceived on social media as an attempt to deflect criticism and cover up problematic elements within the film.
Many viewers found his interpretation of the film concerning, pointing out that he seemed to believe the issue lay with the audience’s perspective rather than with the film’s own framing and intent. Critics highlighted that the movie blatantly sexualized women, and yet the director chose to defend it instead of acknowledging the flaws.
His response has been called out for being negligent and out of touch, with many arguing that such attitudes contribute to the declining quality of mainstream cinema.
