Netizens slam makers of Tamil film Bad Girl for portraying 'Brahmin community' in bad light, read their reactions

The teaser has sparked controversy due to its portrayal of the protagonist, who hails from a Brahmin family, with many deeming the character's depiction as 'unacceptable.'

The Tamil film Bad Girl, starring Anjali Sivaraman in the lead, is making headlines after facing controversy for allegedly portraying the Brahmin community in a negative light.

The film is slated to be premiered at the International Film Festival in Rotterdam on January 31st, 2025 and has been directed by Varsha Bharath and is produced by Vetri Maaran and Anurag Kashyap.

From the teaser, it appears that the makers of the movie intend to portray the story of a young girl from the Tamlian Brahmin family who wants to be rebellious and disobeys her parents to live her life to the fullest, which involves having drinks and having intimate relations with strangers.

The teaser has sparked controversy due to its portrayal of the protagonist, who hails from a Brahmin family, with many deeming the character's depiction as 'unacceptable.'

The teaser of the film has faced criticism from numerous netizens and figures within the film industry, who have expressed disapproval for its portrayal of the Brahmin community in a negative light.

One fan wrote, "There is love Jihad from Ms & there r some Hindus & atheists who want to target, marry & ruin Brahmin girls. This movie #BadGirl is clear & direct 'messaging'!
If makers had GUTS they shud hv made the girl a Muslim in Hijab! Ms wud hv broken their bones!"

There is love Jihad from Ms & there r some Hindus & atheists who want to target, marry & ruin Brahmin girls.This movie #BadGirl is clear & direct 'messaging'!If makers had GUTS they shud hv made the girl a Muslim in Hijab! Ms wud hv broken their bones!pic.twitter.com/0gZcSTMDzw
Krishna R ( ) (@Krishna2wi1t) January 28, 2025

Another user posted on X, "What really astounds me about the Bad Girl movie is the sheer cruelty of Vetrimaran and co. Until now, you were degrading Brahmin characters but at least they were adults. Now you are using a Brahmin girl character for your politics. Can you imagine how much harm your shitty movie causes to an average school going Brahmin girl - the ragging and mocking this will entail? Not difficult to imagine some of the snide comments the boys will make based off the movie."

What really astounds me about the Bad Girl movie is the sheer cruelty of Vetrimaran and co.Until now, you were degrading Brahmin characters but at least they were adults. Now you are using a Brahmin girl character for your politics. Can you imagine how much harm your shitty https://t.co/rKcUJgIWtN Sai (@Saiarav) January 28, 2025

A netizen also said, "@NCWIndia @IFFIGoa Ban the Tamil movie Bad Girl. Action needed on the producer and director. The movie is harmful to school going girls, facilitating ragging, type-casting and anti-Brahmin caste."

@NCWIndia @IFFIGoaBan the Tamil movie Bad Girl. Action needed on the producer and director. The movie is harmful to school going girls, facilitating ragging, type-casting and anti-Brahmin caste. https://t.co/GRuQfvmCgt
Earthling (@Vijaya20785192) January 28, 2025

"Another stupid movie targeting only one set of girls from families who may consider themselves orthodox and having moral values - what are they trying to prove- that everyone can be corrupt in this day and age? Why not girls from other communities? Because it won’t attract eyeballs? What rubbish is this concept #BadGirl it seems! More like #BadMovie," shared another user on X.

Another stupid movie targeting only one set of girls from families who may consider themselves orthodox and having moral values - what are they trying to prove- that everyone can be corrupt in this day and age? Why not girls from other communities? Because it wont attract https://t.co/hJDlDYN5Qs Adi | (@AdiSpeaX) January 28, 2025

Meanwhile actor Dhanush and director Pa Ranjith shared the poster of the film along with a good note and urging the audience to watch it.

Teaser of my good friend Varshas Bad girl produced by Vetrimaaran. God bless Varsha. Great things are waiting for you. https://t.co/2nV3Trnqx7
Dhanush (@dhanushkraja) January 26, 2025

Happened to watch #BadGirl, and its truly a bold and refreshing film! Director #VetriMaaran deserves immense credit for backing such a daring story. The film powerfully portrays womens struggles and societys expectations through a unique new wave cinema style. Congratulations pic.twitter.com/EanrwiDE2I pa.ranjith (@beemji) January 26, 2025

The film features Anjali as Ramya, a young girl who always wanted a boyfriend but is shamed for getting intimate after she gets one. Varsha’s Bad Girl also features Shanthi Priya, Saranya Ravichandran, Hridhu Haroon, TeeJay Arunasalam and Sashank Bommireddipalli. The film marks the Tamil debut of music composer Amit Trivedi.