India, June 30 -- Sandeep Reddy Vanga's Animal, starring Rashmika Mandanna and Ranbir Kapoor in the lead roles, turned out to be a massive success at the box office despite facing criticism for its violence and misogynistic tone. In a recent interview with Mojo Story, Rashmika revealed whether the criticism around the film affected her.

While defending Animal, Rashmika spoke about giving up a film if ever asked to smoke on screen, and said, "I saw the film as a film. When a hero is smoking on screen, people say he is influencing others to do so. But today, it's very normal in society for people to smoke. I don't go to watch a film to be influenced in any way. Personally, I would never smoke on screen, but that's my perspective. If I am p...