By: Mohnish Singh
Tollywood superstar Chiranjeevi on Friday took to Twitter to lift the curtain on the theatrical trailer of actor Nagarjuna’s hotly-anticipated action thriller Wild Dog.
Sharing the trailer on the micro-blogging site, Chiranjeevi wrote: “Presenting Wild Dog trailer. Ferocious, patriotic tale of a daredevil team. My brother Nag is cool and energetic as ever. He is a fearless actor attempting all genres. Wish team Wild Dog and my producer, Niranjan Reddy, good luck!”
The film, directed by debutant filmmaker Abishor Solomon, stars Nagarjuna in the role of a ruthless NIA officer. It also features Dia Mirza, Saiyami Kher, Atul Kulkarni, Prakash Sudarshan and Ali Reza on the ensemble cast.
The trailer of Wild Dog opens with the caption that the story is based on some real-life bomb blasts. In one shot, we see a terrorist agreeing to surrender to the police, but Nagarjuna shoots him right in the head.
The makers had unveiled the title and first-look poster of Wild Dog in December last year. Shared his excitement for the project, Nagarjuna had tweeted, “Excited to be part of a true-life inspired drama after a long time. Playing an NIA officer. New age technicians and new format filmmaking. One never stops learning. 2020 is going to be exciting.”
The film was earlier set for a direct-to-digital release on Netflix. The streamer had bought the film from the makers for a huge price of 270 million. However, since Telugu films are drawing a great number of audiences to theatres after a long dry spell of the Coronavirus pandemic, the makers cancelled the deal with the streamer and decided to release the film in cinemas instead.
Wild Dog will arrive in theatres on April 2, 2021. It has been bankrolled by Matinee Entertainment.
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Rahul’s casual dismissal of that controversy has added fuel to the fire
Rahul Bhatt sparks controversy over 'insensitive' remarks about sisters Alia and Pooja Bhatt
Rahul Bhatt, fitness trainer and son of veteran filmmaker Mahesh Bhatt, has found himself at the centre of a social media storm following controversial remarks about his half-sister, Alia Bhatt. In a recent interview, Rahul drew comparisons between Alia and their older sister Pooja Bhatt, calling the latter more talented, attractive, and principled.
The comments, which many have labelled inappropriate and insensitive, have sparked widespread criticism online. During the interview, Rahul stated, “In my opinion, she (Alia) is not even half of what my real sister Pooja is. Not in talent, not in looks, not in terms of being sexy. In front of my sister, she is ‘paani kam chai’ (watery tea). Amongst the siblings, the most talented and the most moralistic is Pooja.”
Social media users reacted strongly, questioning why Rahul would compare his sisters in such personal terms. Several users were particularly disturbed by his reference to their appearance and sex appeal, pointing out that such comparisons within a family cross boundaries of propriety. One comment read, “This is disturbing. Why talk about your sisters like that? It’s not just weird, it’s wrong.” Another post said, “There’s nothing respectful about comparing your siblings’ attractiveness in public.”
The backlash also reignited conversation around a decades-old controversy involving Mahesh Bhatt and Pooja Bhatt. Rahul was asked about the infamous 1990s magazine cover where the father-daughter duo shared a kiss, which had stirred public outrage at the time. Dismissing the criticism, Rahul said, “It doesn’t make any difference. It’s like water off a duck’s back. We know the truth, and we’ve seen everything since childhood.”
Rahul’s casual dismissal of that controversy has added fuel to the fire, with critics saying it reflects a broader issue of the Bhatt family being insensitive to public perception and boundaries. Many users questioned the need for bringing up old incidents in a bid to defend new and equally questionable statements.
As of now, neither Alia Bhatt nor Pooja Bhatt has issued any public response to Rahul’s remarks. Both actors, known for their significant contributions to Indian cinema, have typically kept family matters private despite living in the public eye.
This episode has also sparked debate over the role of public figures in maintaining respect when discussing family matters in the media. Observers say such comments, especially when involving women’s appearance and personal qualities, reinforce problematic attitudes and fuel unnecessary controversies.
While Rahul Bhatt is not as prominent in the entertainment industry as his father or sisters, his comments have made headlines and placed the Bhatt family in the spotlight for reasons beyond their creative work. For many, this serves as a reminder that public platforms come with responsibility, and that family ties should not be trivialised or dissected for attention or comparison.
The backlash is unlikely to subside soon, especially as fans and followers of Alia and Pooja continue to express disappointment over the way the situation has unfolded. Whether or not Rahul chooses to clarify or apologise remains to be seen.