#BoycottBrahmastra trends on Twitter after netizens dig out a decade old interview of Ranbir Kapoor saying he loves beef – Times of India ►

As ‘Brahmastra’ release date draws closer, Ranbir Kapoor and Alia Bhatt are going out and about promoting their film. As the anticipation around the fantasy adventure film builds up, there have been multiple times netizens called for the boycott of the film for different reasons. Whether it is the backing from Karan Johar or Alia Bhatt’s statement in a recent interview, the film has been in the news for the wrong reasons. This time around, netizens dug out a decade old interview of Ranbir Kapoor from the promotions of ‘Rockstar’ wherein he talks about his love for food and says he like to eat beef.

A section of netizens found it reason enough to trend #BoycottBrahmastra one more time. “Ranveer Kapoor beef khata hai. Yhi brahmastra ka heero hai. #BoycottBrahmastra,” wrote a Twitter user. “Must boycott this beef guy,” wrote another. Some others argued this is no reason to boycott the movie and tweeted out in support. “It’s his choice what he wants to eat or not,” tweeted a user. “At least he is doing something to make a movie on our history,” wrote another in Ranbir’s support.

Some netizens also dug out a clip from Alia’s interview where she said if someone doesn’t like her, they can chooce not to watch her movies.

Be careful what you wish for, and once you wish, no matter how many temple’s you visit, there is no use!!!So now y… https://t.co/p5rCS5EXfB

— ಸಾರ್ಥಕ್ ರಾಜ್ ಕೆ ನ್/Sarthak Raj KN (@KnSraj23) 1661253028000

@KreatelyMedia Ranveer Kapoor beef khata hai. Yhi brahmastra ka heero hai. #BoycottBrahmastra

— Homosapiens (@UncouthSapiens) 1661663714000

@KreatelyMedia Atleast he is doing something to make a movie on our history. What is your contribution apart from spreading negativity?

— ))) (@Final_Opinion) 1661659151000

#BoycottBrahmastraEconomic boycott is the best punishment for Bollywood. https://t.co/fsPx9DvvAL

— Dr. Dheeкsha Shree, M.D. (@the_mpr) 1661604316000

Yesterday, Ranbir and Alia along with team Brahmastra visited IIT Bombay to promote their film. Alia even crooned the romantic song ‘Kesariya’ and the video went viral. ‘Brahmastra’ is a modern mythological film helmed by Ayan Mukerji. It is slated to release in theatres on September 9 in five languages – Hindi, Malayalam, Tamil, Telugu, Kannada.