But when the internet tried to shake her, Mrunal kept her cool, saying she only takes feedback from people who have a display picture. She shrugged off a wall of negative comments that swirled around the film’s theatrical release and added, "I’ve always been one who listens, but not to the faceless.”
The film, a crime‑thriller backed by Maddock Films, launched in theatres to a tepid response, but the Zee5 premiere flipped the script. “When it came out on OTT, people went from “meh” to “wow” in an instant,” she told HT City, recalling the resurgence of Laapaata Ladies and Decoit, both of which found new life after a digital push.
What’s truly striking is the volume of heartfelt letters that have flooded her inbox. Fans wrote pages of reflections, noting how the story resonates across genders. “It’s crazy how a film like this reaches not just girls but men too,” she added, a testament to the universal appeal she claims the director’s point of view brings.
With Pooja Meri Jaan now thriving on Zee5, Mrunal hints at her next move, but keeps it under wraps. “I’m working on something that will push the envelope even further,” she mused, leaving fans eager to see what she’ll tackle next.