Actress Kareena Kapoor Khan says Bollywood often copies a winning formula instead of developing fresh storytelling. Speaking in an interview, she argues that filmmakers quickly imitate what becomes successful and then move toward similar themes, rather than focusing on why audiences connected with a particular film.

Kareena links her point to the 2023 action drama “Animal.” She says its commercial impact was followed by increased attention to violent narratives, describing this as a pattern of “violence is trending” thinking—where filmmakers adjust to trends once a hit proves they can. She adds that audiences, particularly younger viewers, are more discerning and evaluate films after seeing trailers and understanding the story’s appeal.

Across the reporting, both outlets frame her comments as a call for creative independence and risk-taking. They differ mainly in wording and emphasis: one outlet underscores her use of the “herd mentality” phrase and includes a fuller discussion of how the audience’s expectations are changing, while the other highlights the same argument more broadly—questioning formula reliance and stressing that viewers do not rely only on popularity when deciding what to watch. Kareena also discusses her upcoming projects, including the investigative drama “Daayra,” as context for her views.