Sandeep Reddy Vanga and Kiran Rao have recently engaged in a back-and-forth of critical remarks, largely revolving around his films. Kiran's latest directorial, "Laapataa Ladies," debuted on an OTT platform, sparking discussions on X and Reddit about a particular scene that some believe may be aimed at Sandeep.

She is abandoned at a station in the film and then given shelter by Manju Maai, who explains to her, "A man who loves you has the right to beat you. "One day, I exercised my rights as well." The comment targeted Sandeep's own defense of a similar scene in "Kabir Singh," according to some users.

A viewer on One X commented, "Kiran Rao took a dig at Sandeep Reddy Vanga," while a post on Reddit raised a similar question about whether this was a direct jab at the director. Responses quickly followed, with one person confirming their agreement and another citing examples from other films.

In an interview with Dainik Bhaskar in 2024, Sandeep took a swipe at Kiran over her comments that movies were blurring the lines between stalking and wooing. He hit back with counters, using examples from Aamir Khan's "Dil" to make his point, and asked her to re-think before she decided about him.