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Bharath made her directorial debut with Bad Girl, starring Anjali Sivaram. The film's original Tamil version premiered on the big screen on September 5, 2025, and received mixed reviews. When the film's teaser was released, director Mohan G accused producers Anurag Kashyap and Vetrimaaran of portraying Brahmins in a bad light. Ahead of Bad Girl's Hindi release (September 26), Varsha broke her silence on the controversy.
Varsha Bharath on Bad Girl controversy
Varsha's Bad Girl teaser was also removed from YouTube after the Madras High Court's orders. In a recent interview with Hindustan Times, the director recalled feeling 'confused' by things happening around Bad Girl.While the film premiered at the International Film Festival Rotterdam and won the NETPAC award, Varsha was told unpleasant things about Bad Girl. "While everyone back home was telling me I had made a trashy film…or a porno, I had the international audience at the festival and filmmakers appreciating it. It was a very disorienting experience for me. I wondered if I could’ve done something differently, but in hindsight, my objective was just to cut a cool teaser, so there’s no regret there," she shared.Varsha Bharath on response for Bad Girl's Tamil release
In the same conversation, Varsha reflected on the response for Bad Girl's Tamil theatrical release. The director revealed that the response was 'overwhelmingly good' and a learning curve. "The intensity with which women and young people have been reaching out to tell me they found the film relatable, that they feel seen, is beautiful. On the other hand, I was harbouring a hope that the film would be a box office success magically. Watching a movie with the audience teaches you a lot…it’s been a lot of lessons, but I’m happy," said Varsha.Meanwhile, are you excited about watchingDo you find this article useful?
