Mrunal Thakur has once again found herself at the center of social media criticism following the release of a new poster from her upcoming Hindi film Hai Jawani Toh Ishq Hona Hai. The film, which also stars Varun Dhawan and Pooja Hegde, recently kicked off its promotional campaign, and the first look hints at Mrunal taking on a more glamorous, commercial role.
The poster and accompanying promotional video quickly grabbed attention, but not all of it has been positive. A section of Telugu audiences has been vocal in criticizing the actress, pointing out an apparent contradiction between her film choices and her earlier statements. During promotions of Dacoit, Mrunal had mentioned that she was being highly selective about her roles in Telugu cinema, even turning down big projects that did not offer strong character depth.
Now, with her appearance in a seemingly glam-heavy Hindi film, some social media users are questioning that stance, arguing that she appears less selective in Bollywood. Critics have described the film’s poster as having an “outdated commercial vibe,” with a few even suggesting that such roles do not align with her earlier claims of prioritizing meaningful cinema.
At the same time, others have come to her defense, emphasizing that as an actor, Mrunal has every right to explore different genres and screen images across industries. “It is her choice and freedom and I wish she ignores social media banter,” says the director, who adds that maintaining a certain image in one language does not necessarily mean she must follow the same path everywhere.”Probably, her earlier comments at a Telugu press interaction have now resurfaced, adding fuel to the ongoing debate around her choices, he adds..
