Actor Sidharth Malhotra’s spy thriller ‘Mission Majnu’ released on OTT giant Netflix on January 20. After the film’s trailer was unveiled earlier this month, people started drawing comparisons between Sidharth’s latest film and Alia Bhatt’s ‘Raazi’, which was directed by Meghna Gulzar.
In a recent interview, Siddharth Malhotra addressed the comparisons drawn between the two films. Calling the Raazi a ‘good film’, the actor said that the comparison doesn’t ‘feel alarming.’
Speaking with Film Companion, Sidharth said, ‘It is never a bad thing if people are trying to find a reference point for a film. It (Raazi) is a good film. It doesn’t feel like it (the comparison) is such an alarming thing. Yes, the elements on the outer periphery seeing the trailer might look similar.’
Sidharth also speculated about why the audience has been comparing ‘Mission Manju’ with ‘Raazi’. He said, ‘It is in the same decade (1970s), has similar elements, but I think the experience is completely different. It is only fair to speak to people after January 20 (Mission Majnu’s release date), once they see the film… I think it is fair (the comparison), and we will have a better conversation when the film is out and we could discuss it. Comparison with a good film is always welcome, it is not a bad thing at all.’
Sidharth portrays the role of a R&AW agent in ‘Mission Majnu’, who is on a mission to complete one of the ‘deadliest covert operations’ for India. The film, directed by Shantanu Bagchi, also stars Rashmika Mandanna.
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