Bollywood actress Radhika Apte’s recent comments about violence in films have sparked fresh debate across the industry and among online audiences.
In a candid interview, the critically acclaimed actor spoke openly about how the growing presence of graphic brutality in mainstream cinema and streaming content has left her deeply disturbed.
Radhika Apte Speaks Against Rising Violence In Films:
According to her, shock value and gore are increasingly being passed off as entertainment, often at the cost of meaningful storytelling and emotional depth.
Known for making bold and unconventional choices throughout her career, Apte did not single out any particular film or filmmaker.
However, many viewers and critics quickly linked her remarks to the current wave of high-intensity action films and violent narratives dominating theatres and digital platforms.
Her statements gained even more attention as she gears up for the release of her upcoming project, Saali Mohabbat.
“I feel quite disturbed, and I have to say this openly. I am deeply disturbed by the violence that is currently being sold as entertainment,” Radhika said.
She further expressed concern about how constant exposure to graphic scenes could impact society, especially younger audiences.
“I don’t want to be bringing up a child in a world where this is considered entertainment. I just cannot deal with it,” she added, making her stance clear.
Apte also questioned the idea that showing excessive violence automatically adds realism or artistic value to a story.
In her view, filmmakers can convey intensity and emotion without explicitly displaying every brutal detail.
She emphasized that strong writing, performances, and direction should remain the core of good cinema rather than relying on extreme visuals to hold attention.
Her comments have led to divided reactions on social media.
Meanwhile her filmography 👇 https://t.co/Z9tG0DyWYg pic.twitter.com/SBKDzIVO3f
— Gudumba Satti 🇮🇳🕉️🚩 (@GudumbaSatti) December 13, 2025
According to Radhika Apte,
She doesn’t want to bring a child into a world where violent movies like Dhurandhar are made.
But she did nude scenes in many movies. Is she okay bringing her child into such a world?
Why do liberal feminist girls dislike the Dhurandhar movie? pic.twitter.com/Lmhndc2YpZ
— ︎ ︎venom (@venom1s) December 12, 2025
While many have praised her for speaking honestly about an uncomfortable topic, others have criticized her stance, pointing out her past roles in gritty and unconventional projects.
Meanwhile Radhika Apte's filmography :
– Rakta Charitra
– Lust Stories
– Badlapur
– Parched
– Sacred Games pic.twitter.com/FjmloYzSKN— Kreately.in (@KreatelyMedia) December 13, 2025
The discussion has quickly turned into a broader debate about creative freedom versus responsibility in storytelling.
Radhika Apte: 'Deeply disturbed by violence in films like Dhurandhar. Can't raise a child in a world where that's entertainment.'
Also Radhika Apte: Did nude scenes in Parched, Lust Stories, and starred in ultra-violent Rakta Charitra.
Nudity = empowerment. Patriotic action =… pic.twitter.com/rD3tXRdlwT
— OmiVerseGlobal (@omiverseglobal) December 12, 2025
As Bollywood continues to evolve with bigger spectacles and boundary-pushing content, Radhika Apte’s remarks highlight an important conversation about where cinema draws the line.
Radhika Apte is making up stories about having problems with violence in movies. She herself acted in Sacred Games, Badlapur etc.
Her real problem with Dhurandhar is that it’s a nationalistic movie.
Yami Gautam was way ahead in explaining the same. pic.twitter.com/utSSscYCVo
— Mona Shandilya (@RoseTint4) December 13, 2025
With audiences clearly split, the debate around violence as entertainment is likely to remain a hot topic in the industry in the coming months.
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