Ananya Pandey’s latest movie ‘ CTRL’ (short for ‘Control’ in tech speak) premiered on Netflix opened to mixed reviews. While some critics thought the Vikramaditya Motwane-starrer had a rather bland screenplay, some praised Pandey’s acting skills. However, the movie has also come under criticism for being an alleged copy of the 2004 Kate Winslet-starrer ‘ Eternal Sunshine Of The Spotless Mind’.
In an interview with News 18, Motwane addressed the rumours of plagiarism. “The moment we wrote the film, we knew that they were going to ask us about Eternal Sunshine Of The Spotless Mind. But we’re fine with the comparisons. There’s also a little bit of ‘Her’ in it….. Vikramaditya said in the interview that Michel's film cannot be compared to CTRL, despite the fact that it has inspired him throughout his life. Clearing the air he said, “But CTRL isn’t that.”
About ‘CTRL’
Helmed by ace director Vikramaditya Motwane (best known for ‘Lootera’), ‘CTRL’ is a thriller about a social media influencer named Nella, who turns to AI to delete all social media footprints of her boyfriend after he cheats on her. The movie stars Ananya Pandey and Vihaan Samat in lead roles.
Will ‘CTRL’ have a sequel?
According to a report by Hindustan Times, when asked about the possibility of a sequel where Nella seeks revenge, potentially abandoning the screenlife format, Vikramaditya Motwane expressed uncertainty. He stated, "Maybe. I’m not sure. I’m not convinced about a sequel. In Nella’s case, I feel she's trapped, lost in that same spiral again." Motwane believes that CTRL should remain a cautionary tale rather than turning into a revenge-focused narrative.
Initially, Motwane considered a different conclusion for the film, one where Nella embarks on a vengeful mission. In the first draft, she sets out to settle old scores, but the scale of her antagonist forced a decision: either stay within the screenlife format or opt for a more conventional climax.
He explained that it soon became clear that introducing such a drastic change wouldn’t align with the story's flow, especially given the constraints of the screenlife format. "That’s when we realized—why would anyone in their right mind film or stream this? What would be the screenlife angle?" he remarked, adding that the idea was quickly abandoned.
In an interview with News 18, Motwane addressed the rumours of plagiarism. “The moment we wrote the film, we knew that they were going to ask us about Eternal Sunshine Of The Spotless Mind. But we’re fine with the comparisons. There’s also a little bit of ‘Her’ in it….. Vikramaditya said in the interview that Michel's film cannot be compared to CTRL, despite the fact that it has inspired him throughout his life. Clearing the air he said, “But CTRL isn’t that.”
About ‘CTRL’
Helmed by ace director Vikramaditya Motwane (best known for ‘Lootera’), ‘CTRL’ is a thriller about a social media influencer named Nella, who turns to AI to delete all social media footprints of her boyfriend after he cheats on her. The movie stars Ananya Pandey and Vihaan Samat in lead roles.
Will ‘CTRL’ have a sequel?
According to a report by Hindustan Times, when asked about the possibility of a sequel where Nella seeks revenge, potentially abandoning the screenlife format, Vikramaditya Motwane expressed uncertainty. He stated, "Maybe. I’m not sure. I’m not convinced about a sequel. In Nella’s case, I feel she's trapped, lost in that same spiral again." Motwane believes that CTRL should remain a cautionary tale rather than turning into a revenge-focused narrative.
Initially, Motwane considered a different conclusion for the film, one where Nella embarks on a vengeful mission. In the first draft, she sets out to settle old scores, but the scale of her antagonist forced a decision: either stay within the screenlife format or opt for a more conventional climax.
He explained that it soon became clear that introducing such a drastic change wouldn’t align with the story's flow, especially given the constraints of the screenlife format. "That’s when we realized—why would anyone in their right mind film or stream this? What would be the screenlife angle?" he remarked, adding that the idea was quickly abandoned.
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