Makers of Bad Girl face backlash over alleged portrayal of Brahmin community in ‘negative light’
A teaser of the film which was recently released, has ruffled feathers and criticism came from netizens, people from the film fraternity and critics alike. Meanwhile, the bold teaser has also enjoyed a widespread appreciation.
Hyderabad: The makers of upcoming Tamil film ‘Bad Girl’ are facing backlash as netizens allege that the film portrays the Brahmin community in a negative light.
The film which will be making its premier on January 31 at the International Film Festival in Rotterdam is presented by popular filmmakers Vetri Maran and Anurag Kashyap, while Varsha Bharat debuts as a director.
A teaser of the film which was recently released, has ruffled feathers and criticism came from netizens, people from the film fraternity and critics alike. Meanwhile, the bold teaser has also enjoyed a widespread appreciation.
Pa Ranjit, famous for his films like Thangalaan, Kaala and Kabali among others, made a post on his X account, appreciating the movie.
In his post, Ranjit wrote “Happened to watch #BadGirl, and it’s truly a bold and refreshing film! Director #VetriMaaran deserves immense credit for backing such a daring story. The film powerfully portrays women’s struggles and society’s expectations through a unique new wave cinema style. Congratulations #varsha (sic).”
Happened to watch #BadGirl, and it’s truly a bold and refreshing film! Director #VetriMaaran deserves immense credit for backing such a daring story. The film powerfully portrays women’s struggles and society’s expectations through a unique new wave cinema style. Congratulations… pic.twitter.com/EanrwiDE2I
— pa.ranjith (@beemji) January 26, 2025
Responding to Pa Ranjit’s post, another Tamil filmmaker Mohan G Kshatriya, who is criticised for glorifying regressive ideas in caste-based films, wrote “Portraying a brahmin girl personal life is always a bold and refreshing film for this clan. What more can be expected from vetrimaran, Anurag kashyap & Co.. Bashing Brahmin father and mother is old and not trendy.. Try your own caste girls and showcase it to your own family first (sic)”.
Portraying a brahmin girl personal life is always a bold and refreshing film for this clan. What more can be expected from vetrimaran, Anurag kasyap & Co.. Bashing Brahmin father and mother is old and not trendy.. Try with your own caste girls and showcase it to your own family… https://t.co/XP8mtnaFws
— Mohan G Kshatriyan (@mohandreamer) January 27, 2025
Here are some reactions the teaser has garnered:
Wow #BadGirl Trailer is amazing! A powerful story about women, written by women. I’m thoroughly invested that needs to be told. We should encourage more such narratives.
I’ve seen some absurd and shocking trailer reactions, and YouTube’s restriction on the trailer is alarming.… pic.twitter.com/ZvDjmJhdqC
— Tollywood Badcow (@TollywoodBadcow) January 29, 2025
Teaser of my good friend Varsha’s “Bad girl” produced by Vetrimaaran. God bless Varsha. Great things are waiting for you. https://t.co/2nV3Trnqx7
— Dhanush (@dhanushkraja) January 26, 2025
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Ban the Tamil movie Bad Girl. Action needed on the producer and director. The movie is harmful to school going girls, facilitating ragging, type-casting and anti-Brahmin caste. https://t.co/GRuQfvmCgt— Earthling (@Vijaya20785192) January 28, 2025
There is love Jihad from Ms & there r some Hindus & atheists who want to target, marry & ruin Brahmin girls.
This movie #BadGirl is clear & direct ‘messaging’!
If makers had GUTS they shud hv made the girl a Muslim in Hijab! Ms wud hv broken their bones!pic.twitter.com/0gZcSTMDzw— Krishna R (ಕನ್ನಡಿಗರ ಕುಟುಂಬ) (@Krishna2wi1t) January 28, 2025
The teaser of the film showcases a young Brahmin girl Ramya, who has always wanted to have a boyfriend. But when she gets one and gets intimate with him, she is shamed for it.
While Anjali Sivaraman plays Ramya, Bad Girl also features Shanti Priya , Saranya Ravichandran, Hridhu Harron among others. Popular music director Amit Trivedi marks his Tamil debut with this film.
