Nagi vs Vanga: Interview That Sparked Rivalry

According to the makers, Kalki 2898 AD has grossed Rs 1000 crore at the worldwide box office. Following this achievement, director Nag Ashwin shared an Instagram story expressing his gratitude to his team.

In this now-deleted post, Ashwin seemingly took a swipe at Animal, directed by Sandeep Reddy Vanga. He highlighted that Kalki 2898 AD succeeded without resorting to blood, gore, obscenity, or provocative content.

This has led to an online clash between fans of Animal and Kalki. Supporters of Vanga argue that Kalki’s success was due to its substantial budget of 600 crore, a star-studded cast, and a unique mix of religious themes and a futuristic setting.

They contend that Animal, with its raw emotions, powerful music, and intense action scenes, achieved success with a budget of only 25 percent of Kalki 2898 AD. They also pointed out that Kalki’s collections are inflated while Animal’s were original

Amid all the drama on social media, a clip of Sandeep Reddy Vanga is going viral where he mentions in an interview that he would have approached Nag Ashwin’s film Mahanati differently.

Vanga stated he would have added more emotions, melancholy, and tragedy to the film. While he didn’t directly criticize Nag Ashwin’s work, he suggested that his version would have elevated the film to the next level, as that is his strong zone.

Speculation is now rife that Nag Ashwin might have taken a subtle jab at Sandeep Reddy Vanga and his film Animal in response to this interview. Many believe Vanga’s comments implied that he could have made Mahanati better, leading to the perceived tension between the two filmmakers.