Actor Gulshan Devaiah has expressed weariness with the trend of ultra-macho, bearded leading men in Bollywood, citing films like 'Pushpa' as an example. He questions the necessity of this hypermasculine persona, noting that even morally ambiguous characters, like those played by Ranbir Kapoor and Ranveer Singh, often adopt this look. Devaiah, who himself played a complex character in 'Kantara Chapter 1', believes this trend, while potentially fun, has become repetitive and prefers a cleaner-shaven aesthetic. He also cautioned audiences against getting too attached to flawed characters.