Actor Emraan Hashmi commented on the current film landscape, noting that while a "woke culture" on social media criticizes hypermasculine and potentially toxic portrayals in films like 'Animal', audiences are still buying tickets for such movies. Hashmi suggested that many men identify with these characters, contributing to their box office success. He also expressed a desire to see more women-centric films, suggesting that male actors in the industry are often too insecure to take on such roles.