'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.
Despite facing significant criticism for its perceived “glorification” of misogyny and violence, director Sandeep Reddy Vanga's Ranbir Kapoor-starrer Animal emerged as one of the biggest Indian blockbusters of 2023, earning close to Rs 900 crore worldwide.
If there was one film that qualified as controversy's favourite child from the output of Hindi cinema in 2023, it was Sandeep Reddy Vanga's Animal, a drama centred on a son's desperate need for validation and affection from his absent father, and the hell he raises when the “Papa” he so dearly loves is caught in ...
The protagonist, played by Ranbir Kapoor, is a man with a narcissistic personality disorder, a moneyed brat who will do anything in the name of family honour.
It has grossed ₹917.82 crore (US$110 million) worldwide, making it the third highest-grossing Indian film of 2023, the fifth highest-grossing Hindi film, the eighth highest-grossing Indian film, the highest-grossing A-rated Indian film, and the highest-grossing film of Ranbir Kapoor's career.
There is a frenzied stabbing which shows blood sprays. Fight scenes - in which guns, blades and fists are used - are sustained and bloody. Blood spurts shown. There is sight of a severed arm, as well as piles of bloody corpses with bloody aftermath shown.
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As per reports, the movie is not based on a real-life story or a gangster's true story. It is a fictional crime-drama thriller directed by Sandeep Reddy Vanga, who is known for his dark and violent movies. As seen in the movie's trailer, it has a lot of violent fight sequences.
Animal is a complicated film with a top-tier Ranbir Kapoor, who delivers a powerhouse performance that is worth the price of admission alone. What the film lacks in substance, director Sandeep Reddy Vanga makes up for with sheer audacity and bloodshed.
Bobby Deol said that he never thought his character was a villain. Bobby Deol has been making headlines since his appearance as Abrar Haque in Sandeep Reddy Vanga's 'Animal'. In a recent interview, the actor talked about how he got into the role. Bobby candidly spoke about how he thought his character was not evil.
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.
'' 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.
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Since the release, Ranbir's Animal, which has been directed by Sandeep Reddy Vanga, has been under the scanner for its violence, bloodshed, and portrayal of the women characters. Several social media users have labelled it as “problematic” for its depiction of misogyny.
One of the scenes from the film which grabbed eye balls, was the one where Ranbir Kapoor's character in the film, pulls his wife Rashmika Mandanna's bra strap and it hurts her. She then slaps him, while he is the one nursing her later.
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).
Vijay takes them all down and kills Asrar but is severely wounded and is bedridden for two weeks. He recovers in two weeks but undergoes a heart transplant for his failing heart. While killing Asrar, Vijay knew that Asrar was backed by his brother and Vijay vows revenge against him.
The makers have officially confirmed the film's sequel. If you like Ranbir Kapoor-starrer 'Animal', then there's good news for you. On Tuesday, production banner T-Series officially announced the sequel of Sandeep Reddy Vanga's directorial. 'Animal' is one of the most successful films of 2023.
