Ranbir Kapoor’s Animal : 10 Things To Know

Animal will release in theatres on Friday (December 1) in five languages – Hindi, Telugu, Tamil, Kannada and Malayalam.

The team of Animal is awaiting the release of the film. The trailer of the action thriller was unveiled recently. At the trailer launch, Ranbir Kapoor described the film as the ‘adult-rated Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham’.

Ranbir Kapoor’s Animal : 10 Things To Know

Here Are 10 Things To Know About Animal:

1. Animal Cast
Directed by Sandeep Reddy Vanga, Animal features leading roles played by Ranbir Kapoor, Anil Kapoor, Rashmika Mandanna, and Bobby Deol.

2. Animal Release Date
Scheduled for release on Friday, December 1, Animal will be presented in theaters in five languages: Hindi, Telugu, Tamil, Kannada, and Malayalam.

3. Animal Plot
The 3-minute-32-second trailer, released earlier in the week, portrays Ranbir’s character as intense due to a tumultuous upbringing. His protective and obsessive nature towards his father, played by Anil Kapoor, leads him to confront anyone hindering his love for his father. Rashmika Mandanna plays Ranbir’s love interest, while Bobby Deol takes on the role of the antagonist, making a stylish and menacing appearance in the trailer.

4. Ranbir’s Character Insight
Ranbir Kapoor, in a media interaction, shared that despite his character’s violent nature, he always detaches himself from the role after the shoot, emphasizing the importance of not bringing such intensity home.

5. About Director Sandeep Reddy Vanga
Sandeep Reddy Vanga, known for directing Arjun Reddy (Telugu, 2017) and Kabir Singh (Hindi, 2019), has faced controversy for allegedly glorifying toxic masculinity and domestic violence in his films.

6. Sandeep’s Response to Controversy
Speaking at an event, Sandeep stated that the controversy surrounding his previous works had not influenced any changes in his approach, emphasizing the importance of key characters in his films.

7. Rashmika’s Defense of Previous Films
Rashmika Mandanna defended Sandeep’s approach, stating that films like Kabir Singh and Arjun Reddy were not violent but high in intensity. She commended Sandeep for his unapologetic portrayal of real emotions in Animal.

8. Reaction of Ranbir’s Family to Trailer
Alia Bhatt, Ranbir’s wife, expressed excitement about the trailer on Instagram, while Neetu Kapoor, his mother, shared the video and mentioned getting goosebumps.

9. Animal Advance Booking
T-Series, the production house, initiated the advance booking for Animal, which reportedly garnered ₹3.4 crore in advance ticket sales shortly after it began.

10. More Details about Animal
Animal is backed by T-Series, Cine1 Studios, and Bhadrakali Pictures. The film is reported to have a runtime of 3 hours and 21 minutes. It is set for a significant Bollywood clash with Vicky Kaushal’s upcoming film Sam Bahadur.

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