India, Sept. 10 -- Kareena Kapoor has criticised what she sees as a herd mentality in the Hindi film industry, arguing that filmmakers often rush to reproduce trends after a successful movie instead of taking creative risks.

Kareena points to Animal

During a candid townhall interaction with Yuvaa, Kareena cited Sandeep Reddy Vanga's Animal as an example of how box-office success can influence industry choices. The Ranbir Kapoor-led film became a major commercial success after its 2023 release, prompting what Kareena described as an inclination towards more violence-oriented projects.

Audience choices are changing

Kareena said viewers are more discerning than the industry may assume. She argued that audiences can recognise when a film of...