'Laapataa Ladies' beats Ranbir Kapoor's 'Animal' viewership on Netflix within two months of its release

Additionally, the film's success comes amid a verbal spat between Kiran Rao and Sandeep Reddy Vanga, director of 'Animal.

'Laapataa Ladies,' directed by Kiran Rao, has surpassed Ranbir Kapoor's film 'Animal' in terms of viewership on Netflix within just two months of its release. Released on Netflix in March 2024, 'Laapataa Ladies' achieved a significant milestone with 13.8 million views, surpassing 'Animal,' which was released on the same platform earlier on January 26, 2024.

The news of 'Laapataa Ladies' outperforming 'Animal' quickly spread among viewers and on social platforms. A Reddit user expressed their excitement about the film's success, urging others to watch the Kiran Rao directorial, noting its popularity in the UK and the enthusiastic reception from local audiences. The user praised the film saying, "It's become very popular in the UK. All my local friends loved it. They have only watched movies like Bahubali. So proud when they talk about Laapata ladies," and another added, "That’s good. This movie deserves all the attention."

 
'Laapataa Ladies' is produced by Aamir Khan and Jyoti Deshpande and is an adaptation of Biplab Goswami's award-winning novel. The film features actors Sparsh Shrivastava, Pratibha Ranta, Nitanshi Goel, and Ravi Kishan in the lead roles, and transports viewers to rural India in 2001. It follows the intriguing story of two brides who mysteriously disappear during a train journey, leading to a series of twists and turns as their husbands embark on a search for the real bride.

 
Additionally, the film's success comes amid a verbal spat between Kiran Rao and Sandeep Reddy Vanga, director of 'Animal.' Rao clarified in an interview with The Quint that her previous comments on misogyny and the portrayal of women in films were general and not targeted at Vanga's work specifically, as she had not seen his films. Responding to Rao, Vanga criticized her comments, suggesting a misunderstanding about the intent of his films and stating, "This is entirely wrong," when discussing the interpretation of his work as promoting negative themes.

 
As 'Laapataa Ladies' continues to garner attention and praise, it underscores the shifting dynamics in viewer preferences and the growing impact of thought-provoking narratives in contemporary cinema.