Ugly gets a thumbs up from the industry

Anurag Kashyap’s Ugly, which received acclaim at various national and international film festivals, has got a positive response from industry folks as well.
The filmmaker recently held a special screening for his B-town friends and was glad to receive encouraging feedback from them. From the crisp storytelling to the performances to the technique – various aspects of the movie caught their attention.
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Ranbir Kapoorsaid, “It’s gripping and poignant, and is probably Anurag’s best work.” Echoing the same thought, Anushka Sharma said, “It is the quintessential Anurag film – it tells a captivating story while exposing the dark secrets of its characters.”
It’s not just the actors, directors too were impressed with this dark tale. Zoya Akhtar stated, “He holds up a mirror and what we see there is a violent, greedy world. It’s a cruel thriller that keeps you riveted till the end.”
In the same vein, Dibakar Banerjee also stated, “The film shows the angry urban India with unflinching candour and energy.”
Vikramaditya Motwane, who has collaborated with Kashyap for over a decade now, said, “I think it’s his best film since Black Friday. It’s taut, dark, funny and real.”
Ugly, produced by DAR Motion Pictures and Phantom Productions, releases today.
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