CTRL X Reviews: Netizens Call Ananya Panday Starrer 'Just An Okay Film'

Ananya Panday starrer CTRL has finally premiered on OTT giant Netflix today, October 4. Helmed by Vikramaditya Motwane and co-starring Vihaan Samat and Devika Vatsa, the movie is garnering mixed reviews from netizens on X. From storyline to acting, every part of the movie is being praised by the movie buffs. However, a section of netizens pointed out that it lacks impact and gets preachy about its relationship with technology.

So if you are planning to watch the movie, take a look at the verdict given by X users.

Netizens call Ananya Panday's CTRL 'utterly fascinating'

CTRL is a story about a girl named Nella Awasthi, who discovers that her boyfriend, Joe is cheating on her. On learning the same, she turns to an AI app to erase him from his life - until it takes control. What happens next is the movie all about.

Soon after watching the movie an X user praised director Vikramaditya Motwane and wrote, "So much to admire. An ambitious, timely, deeply uncomfortable screenlife thriller that'll make you want to change your passwords, cover your webcam and move to the hills."

Another lauded how the movie has been panned and highlighted the cons of technology. "Vikramaditya Motwane showcases a cautionary tale of a horrifying future! A population is dependent on technology, unbeknownst to its legal & moral implications! The screenplay builds from being playful to horrifying! Genuinely will make you introspect."

Another user wrote, "Vikramaditya Motwane skillfully portrays a frightening AI future, echoing Elon Musk's warnings about AI's dangers. The film shifts smoothly from lighthearted to haunting, making it highly recommended, particularly due to Ananya Panday's standout performance."

Read the negative X reviews of Ananya Panday's CTRL

However, a user gave negative reviews and wrote that CTRL feels like "just an okay film". The user added, "It lacks a strong impact and becomes somewhat preachy about our relationship with technology, leaving you with little to think about afterward."

Another wrote, "Watching ananya Pandey's CTRL on Netflix and wow idk if what I'm watching is good or bad or just totally stupid."

Ananya Panday opens up about her experience working with Vikramaditya Motwane

Panday said she has been a fan of Motwane's work as a filmmaker, starting from his 2010 debut movie Udaan.

“Udaan is my and my mother’s favourite film to watch together, so it was a dream for me... I actually did not believe for the longest time that he was actually asking me to be a part of the film. I was like, ‘You are just going to be there, you are not actually directing the film?’ He said, ‘I’m directing it’,” the 25-year-old actor told PTI.

Ananya Panday added, "It was a different experience for everyone, given the kind of film it is. You will see more of it when it starts coming out. But he (Motwane) as a person is just wonderful, he is one of those directors who are in the moment. But the more time I spent away from him, I realised how much I learned from him. He is outstanding."