Imran Khan recently shared his views on the current state of cinema, expressing his discomfort with the glamorization and sexualization of violence in films. In an interview with Film Companion, he emphasized his reluctance to portray characters who resort to solving problems with guns.

Khan articulated his concerns, stating, 'There is a glamourization and a fetishization and sexualisation of violence that makes me uncomfortable.' He elaborated on the portrayal of violence in cinema, emphasizing the importance of conveying its weight and impact realistically. Reflecting on a scene from the film 'Joker,' he highlighted how effective portrayals of violence can leave a lasting impact on viewers, evoking visceral reactions.

Expressing his unease with the trend of depicting heroes engaging in gratuitous violence, Khan remarked, 'We’ve started making films where heroes will just go in and boom, boom, boom, shoot seven people in the head and their heads explode to music and they make it ‘cool’ and ‘sexy’.' He made it clear that he prefers to avoid roles that perpetuate this glorification of violence.

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Following the interview's release, the video went viral on social media platforms, sparking discussions among fans and critics alike. While some interpreted Khan's remarks as a veiled critique of certain projects, such as Ranbir Kapoor and Sandeep Reddy Vanga's 'Animal,' others defended his perspective, acknowledging the prevalence of overly stylized action sequences in contemporary cinema.