Director Aanand L Rai, writer Himanshu Sharma react to Atrangi Re criticism: It’s a film, not documentary

Sara Ali Khan, Dhanush and Akshay Kumar’s Atrangi Re is currently streaming on Disney+Hotstar. In an exclusive chat with IndiaToday.in, director Aanand L Rai and writer Himanshu Sharma reacted to the criticism the film has received for trivialising mental health.

Sara Ali Khan, Dhanush and Akshay Kumar-starrer Atrangi Re, which was released on December 24, 2021 on Disney+Hotstar, is currently the most-watched film on the OTT platform. Directed by Aanand L Rai and written by Himanshu Sharma, the film recorded the highest opening day viewership. In an exclusive conversation with IndiaToday.in, the director-writer duo talked about the film’s success and criticism. Atrangi Re is produced by T-series and Colour Yellow Productions.