Priya Prakash Varrier is all set to make her Bollywood debut with Sridevi Bungalow, but instead of creating waves like her previous venture, this movie is being slammed left, right and center. After the trailer was launched, netizens thrashed the film for cashing in on Sridevi’s death for commercial gains. If you’ve watched the trailer, you will know that the film bears an uncanny resemblance to legendary actress Sridevi Boney Kapoor’s death. At the end of the trailer, you can also see Priya Prakash Varrier’s character lying dead in a bathtub, rubbing on the memories of Sridevi’s death due to accidental drowning in February last year.
Sridevi Bungalow’s teaser is being touted as a cheap tactic by the makers to gain commercial aspects. It is also said to be disrespecting the late iconic actor’s memories. Mostly people are slamming the filmmaker for using Sridevi’s death for publicity.
Here's how netizens are reacting to Sridevi Bungalow teaser.
Boney Kapoor slaps legal notice on Priya Prakash Varrier’s Sridevi Bungalow
Not only this, Sridevi’s husband and filmmaker Boney Kapoor also slammed the filmmaker and slapped a legal case against them for defaming the actress’ name.
Sridevi, who delivered 300 films in Hindi cinema, passed away in February last year due to accidental drowning. She was in Dubai with her husband Boney Kapoor and daughter Khushi Kapoor to attend Mohit Marwah’s wedding.
Her funeral which took place in Mumbai, was attended by her thousands of followers who bade her farewell with teary eyes.