Sickening misogyny and gut wrenching violence - why watch Animal? 2023 had many better movies to offer, which should have got the award.

Suchana Seth: What could have driven a woman of such apparent success to commit such an unimaginable and devastating act against her own child?

Is this what we wish to show the audiences? That it is Ok to act on every need and thought in any way possible, no matter who we hurt in the process?

Are we so swayed by star power and the 'entertainment' quotient of cinema that satisfies our carnal instincts that we choose to ignore our own subconscious mind which always knows what is right and what is wrong?

What we do for our kids is not a favour to them; it is our duty as parents who gave them life. You have no right to hit or abuse your child.