While Bobby Deol earned massive praise for his menacing role in Sandeep Reddy Vanga’s Animal, not everyone in the industry is on board with the film’s messaging. National Award-winning lyricist and writer Swanand Kirkire has voiced strong objections to the film’s portrayal of masculinity and poetry. Speaking on The Lallantop’s podcast, Swanand Kirkire didn’t hold back as he criticised Animal and the larger acceptance it received.