Sandeep Reddy Vanga's "Animal," starring Ranbir Kapoor, Anil Kapoor, Bobby Deol, and Rashmika Mandanna, secured an A certificate from the CBFC and British censors. Modifications to on-screen and subtitle cuss words were mandated, along with the deletion of an intimate scene involving Bobby Deol's close-ups.
In the process, some 27 minutes of content got censored. The run time of 'Animal' in Bangladesh is 2 hours and 56 minutes. The source added that, as expected, the audience wasn't happy like their Indian counterparts, as the censored version of 'Animal' was devoid of the shock value.
'Animal', which hit the screens on December 1, was one of the highest earning Hindi films of 2023 despite being criticised for its poor portrayal of women, misogyny and graphic violence. Directed by Sandeep Reddy Vanga, the action drama had its digital premiere on Netflix last week.
With loads of adult references, out-of-touch jokes, language, drinking, drug use, and some slapstick violence, older teens and up make the best audience for The Animal, though even those viewers likely won't enjoy the film.
Ranbir Kapoor starrer Animal Movie has received an A (Adult) certificate from the Central Board of Film Certificate (CBFC). The runtime of the movie is also revealed. The trailer of the movie has also been released on Thursday. The movie is set to release in theatres on December 1, 2023.
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Why was Animal not censored?
Sandeep Reddy Vanga's "Animal," starring Ranbir Kapoor, Anil Kapoor, Bobby Deol, and Rashmika Mandanna, secured an A certificate from the CBFC and British censors. Modifications to on-screen and subtitle cuss words were mandated, along with the deletion of an intimate scene involving Bobby Deol's close-ups.
In December, Sandeep told Komal Nahta, “I'm currently editing the Netflix version, it will have a few more shots, I should've kept the 3-hour 30-minute version but due to pressure I had to cut 8-9 minutes. I'm using that footage for the Netflix version of Animal.”
'' For the unversed, ahead of the film's release, the Censor Board of Film Certification (CBFC) passed its verdict on Animal by giving it an 'A' certification.
Critics have accused the director of endorsing extremism and Nazi ideologies. They think Sandeep Reddy Vanga is purposefully using the Swastika to make people angry and create problems..
Kapoor also spoke about his character in the film which looks horrifying and gruesome from the trailer itself. He said that he won't call it "darkness but it is the most complex character I have played". Talking about violence, he added, "That you hit someone and blood comes out, you'll get bored after 10 seconds.
Parents need to know that Animal is an extremely violent Indian action drama full of gore, misogyny, and strong language. Ranbir Kapoor stars as Ranvijay Singh whose daddy issues and thirst for revenge lead him deep into a world of crime. The film has intense blood, gore, and violence throughout.
In what is being dubbed as “the most problematic” scene of Animal, Ranbir Kapoor's character Vijay Singh asks Zoya Riaz, played by Tripti Dimri, to lick his shoe in order to prove her love for him.
Animal, which was released on December 1, met with polarising reviews, sharply dividing the audience. While a section of the audience found the action thriller audacious, others called it out for peddling toxic masculinity and being a highly problematic film.
Animal hit the theatres on December 1. It is no secret that Sandeep Reddy Vanga's Animal has taken the box office by storm. Thanks to powerful performances, hit songs and gripping dialogues, the Ranbir Kapoor film ended 2023 on a blockbuster note. Now, filmmaker Karan Johar has showered praises on the action-drama.
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The fee has to be re-negotiated on the basis of the volume of success." While Vanga's fee for Animal is not known, this is Ranbir's biggest budgeted film till date, reportedly close to Rs 175 crore (Rs 1.7 billion). His fee is reportedly Rs 80 crore (Rs 800 million).
In its first week the film earned over $19.2 million from international markets. The film has grossed over ₹662.33 crore (US$83 million) in India and ₹255.49 crore (US$32 million) in overseas for a worldwide gross collection of ₹917.82 crore (US$110 million).
'ANIMAL' RATED 18 BY BRITISH CENSOR BOARD DUE TO ITS EXTREME VIOLENCE. 'Animal', which includes instances of intense violence, sexual and domestic abuse, charts a man's relentless pursuit of twisted revenge. The British Censor Board's website has provided a detailed description of the film's violent scenes.
Animal on Netflix: Animal, one of the highest grossing films of 2023, has no additional scenes in the film. The running time of Ranbir Kapoor's vengeful actioner is the same as it was for its theatrical debut.
The director revealed in an earlier interview that he had regretted chopping off around 8-10 minutes of the movie during the theatrical release. He also mentioned that he was re-editing the movie for Netflix. Now, it seems like the scenes - earlier edited out - would be included in the OTT version.
With loads of adult references, out of touch jokes, language, drinking, drug use, and some slapstick violence, older teens and up make the best audience for The Animal, though even those viewers likely won't enjoy the film.
Ranbir Kapoor's film 'Animal' is set to release its extended cut on OTT platform, with additional scenes that were not part of the theatrical cut. The film will be available for streaming from Republic Day, January 26, 2024. Ranbir Kapoor's 'Animal' to stream on Netflix from Republic Day.
According to reports, the makers of 'Animal' had been targetting an 'A' certificate, given its intense scenes of violence and gore, that cater to an audience aged 18 and above. Vanga, known for his previous Bollywood ventures like 'Kabir Singh,' was originally eyeing an August release for the film.
Animal is touted to be a “violent” film which rides on a complex dynamic of a son, Ranbir Kapoor, obsessed with his father, played by Anil Kapoor. While many in the trade had anticipated Animal getting an A certificate by the CBFC, what has come as a surprise is the film's run-time, which is 3 hours 21 minutes.
