Samantha Ruth Prabhu and Varun Dhawan’s supposed intimate scenes in Citadel: Much Ado About Nothing

Rumours of intimate scenes between Samantha Ruth Prabhu and Varun Dhawan in Raj-DK’s Citadel have been making rounds on social media. However, a source close to the project has denied such rumours, stating that the Indian Citadel is completely different from its international counterpart and Sam is not playing Priyanka Chopra’s character.

Physical intimacy on screen is a much-debated topic in the entertainment industry. While world cinema has moved ahead to embrace sex and nudity as an integral part of storytelling, sections of Indian media are still counting the number of kisses exchanged between the lead pair and bikini shots of the heroine.

So, why is so much fuss made about physical intimacy on screen in the entertainment media? Let’s delve deeper into this topic.

The Hypocrisy of Entertainment Media

The entertainment media is known for creating sensational news to attract more viewers and readers. While Indian cinema has come a long way in terms of portraying intimacy on screen, the media is still stuck in the past. This is evident from the fact that they are still counting the number of kisses and bikini shots in a film, rather than focusing on the story and other aspects of the film.

Inconsistency in the Approach

While some films are criticized for their intimate scenes, there are other films that get a free pass. For instance, films like Kabir Singh and Padmaavat were criticized by the media for portraying physical intimacy on screen. However, films like Lust Stories and Sacred Games were praised for their bold approach towards intimacy.

Final Thoughts

Physical intimacy is an integral part of storytelling, and it is high time that the Indian entertainment media starts acknowledging this fact. It is time for them to focus more on the quality of the film rather than creating sensational news to attract more viewers and readers.