How the 'Jigra' controversy could impact 'Animal Park'

Bollywood star Alia Bhatt's latest release "Jigra" has become the center of a growing controversy, with accusations of plagiarism and box office manipulation threatening to overshadow the film's reception.

Divya Khosla Kumar, wife of T-Series owner Bhushan Kumar, publicly accused Bhatt and producer Karan Johar of inflating "Jigra's" box office numbers. Kumar shared images of empty theaters on social media, challenging the film's reported earnings.

The controversy has expanded to include allegations that the film's plot bears striking similarities to Kumar's earlier release "Savi". Both films center around jailbreak plots, though 'Jigra' features a female lead and 'Savi' focuses on a male protagonist.

As tensions escalate, industry insiders are speculating on how this might affect Ranbir Kapoor's future work with T-Series, especially his role in the upcoming "Animal Park." Kapoor is now entangled in the controversy, raising questions about his involvement in 'Animal Park'.

Dharma Productions has ramped up promotional efforts on social media and public appearances, but audience reactions remain lukewarm. The film's box office struggles have only fueled the scrutiny over its performance.

Director Vasan Bala expressed disappointment over the film's lukewarm reception, despite the intense effort behind it. "I definitely feel it," Bala said, referring to the possibility of letting down Bhatt and Johar.

As the controversy unfolds, Bollywood is watching closely, with potential consequences for future partnerships and projects still uncertain.