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Composer Amaal Mallik challenges claim that violent movies sparked Andhra Pradesh chainsaw attack
✍️ Bollywood Hungama
🗓 05 Nov 2026, 08:16 AM
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Amaal Mallik, the Bollywood music composer, disputed the narrative that recent violent films caused a chainsaw attack in Andhra Pradesh, saying he himself enjoys those movies.
Renowned Bollywood composer Amaal Mallik has publicly questioned the growing tendency to link a recent chainsaw assault in Andhra Pradesh to the influence of violent cinema. The incident, which shocked the state, prompted several commentators to point to popular movies known for intense content.
Mallik clarified that he has watched and enjoyed films such as "Animal," "Kabir Singh," "Dhurandhar" and the South Indian blockbuster "KGF," and that personal enjoyment does not equate to endorsement of real‑world violence. He argued that attributing the attack to these movies oversimplifies the issue.
The composer emphasized that factors like individual mental health, societal pressures and personal accountability play a far more decisive role in such crimes. He urged both the public and law‑enforcement agencies to focus on these underlying causes rather than scapegoating the entertainment industry.
Mallik also warned that singling out movies could set a precedent that threatens creative freedom, urging a balanced discussion that respects artistic expression while addressing public safety concerns.
Mallik clarified that he has watched and enjoyed films such as "Animal," "Kabir Singh," "Dhurandhar" and the South Indian blockbuster "KGF," and that personal enjoyment does not equate to endorsement of real‑world violence. He argued that attributing the attack to these movies oversimplifies the issue.
The composer emphasized that factors like individual mental health, societal pressures and personal accountability play a far more decisive role in such crimes. He urged both the public and law‑enforcement agencies to focus on these underlying causes rather than scapegoating the entertainment industry.
Mallik also warned that singling out movies could set a precedent that threatens creative freedom, urging a balanced discussion that respects artistic expression while addressing public safety concerns.