'Kunal Kemmu did what he wanted, I respect it': 'Lootcase' director addresses 'invite' row

Kunal Kemmu’s recent tweet slamming an OTT platform for t inviting him for his film Lootcase’s release has once again triggered favouritism debate in industry and recent to address issue is film’s director, Rajesh Krishnan. In an interview with a leading news daily, director Rajesh Krishnan addressed controversy and said that ‘he is body to comment on a National award winner like Kunal Kemmu’. Backing his views, Rajesh Krishnan explained that he cant ‘judge anybody unless he agrees to walk a mile in ir shoes’.

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Adding to same, Rajesh Krishnan mentioned that Kunal Kemmu did what he wanted to do and he respects his decision. Comparing his work frame with Kunal Kemmu, Rajesh Krishnan remarked that he is ‘just a somebody who has done a bunch of advertisement films in last 15-20 years’ when compared to a ‘National Award-winning actor’. Recently, actor Annu Kapoor, too, spoke about controversy and remarked that expecting a genuine and fair play in film industry would be like living in a fool’s paradise. Annu Kapoor also spoke about ‘undeniable’ favouritism that exists in industry and remarked that favouritism, hypocrisy, corruption have always been an integral part of Indian society.

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Kunal's 'invite' controversy

Recently, Disney Hoststar bought premiere rights of seven Hindi films, which include Laxmmi Bomb, Bhuj: Pride of India, Sadak 2, Big Bull, Khuda Haafiz, Dil Bechara and Lootcase. However, Kemmu expressed his unhappiness over t being invited for anuncement and he posted a tweet addressing issue. Soon after Kunal Kemmu expressed his displeasure over issue, Bollywood celebrities like Tanushree Dutta, Genelia D'Souza, Aahana Kumra and Kangana Ranaut backed actor and expressed ir disappointment on social media. Actor Vidyut Jammwal, whose film didn't get an invite, too, expressed his disappointment and posted a tweet, addressing issue. Take a look:

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All about Lootcase

Starring Aakash Dabhade, Nilesh Diwekar, Rasika Dugal and Kunal in leading roles, Lootcase follows story of Nandan Kumar, who comes across a suitcase and discovers it is full of cash. film focuses on whole chaos that suitcase causes. Directed by Rajesh Krishnan, film also stars Vijay Raaz, Gajraj Rao and Ranvir Shorey in prominent roles.

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