Telugu folks, Nag Ashwin and Sandeep Reddy Vanga are two of the most exciting directors in Indian cinema today. Despite their different styles, both have achieved great success while giving different responses to criticism as they scored big with Kalki 2898 AD and Animal respectively in recent times.
Nag Ashwin’s journey is one of steadiness and growth. His breakthrough came with the acclaimed biopic Mahanati and his latest film, Kalki 2898 AD, has been a massive box office hit.
Even with this success, Ashwin remains open to feedback and focused on continuous improvement. Other day at the media meet, despite facing some critical questions, the way he answered them in a simple and cool manner was stunning.
On the other hand, Sandeep Reddy Vanga’s films, like Animal and Kabir Singh, have sparked controversy for their depictions of masculinity and violence.
However, Vanga stands by his artistic choices, believing films should push boundaries. He engages critics directly, drawing parallels between the reactions to his films, and often comes hard on them.
However, both directors demonstrate the value of embracing criticism while staying true to one’s vision. Whether one agrees with their choices or not, Ashwin and Vanga have made memorable marks on Indian cinema at the moment.