Animal (2023 film)

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Animal
File:Animal (2023 film) poster.jpg
Theatrical release poster
Directed bySandeep Reddy Vanga
Produced byBhushan Kumar
Krishan Kumar
Murad Khetani
Pranay Reddy Vanga
Screenplay bySandeep Reddy Vanga
Pranay Reddy Vanga
Saurabh Gupta
Story bySandeep Reddy Vanga
Starring
Music bySongs:
Pritam
JAM8
Vishal Mishra
Jaani
Manan Bhardwaj
Shreyas Puranik
Ashim Kemson
Harshwardhan Rameshwar
Gurinder Seagal
Background Score:
Harshwardhan Rameshwar
CinematographyAmit Roy
Edited bySandeep Reddy Vanga
Production
company
Distributed byAA Films
E4 Entertainment
Sri Venkateswara Creations
KVN Productions
Release date
  • 1 December 2023 (2023-12-01)
Running time
201 minutes[1]
CountryIndia
LanguageHindi
Budget₹100 crore[2][3]

Animal is an upcoming Indian Hindi-language action thriller film[4][5] co-written, edited and directed by Sandeep Reddy Vanga and produced by T-Series, Bhadrakali Pictures and Cine1 Studios.[6] The film stars Ranbir Kapoor, Anil Kapoor, Bobby Deol, Rashmika Mandanna and Tripti Dimri.[7]

With a runtime of 201 minutes,[8][9] Animal is one of the longest Indian films ever made.[10][9] Animal is scheduled to be released on 1 December 2023.[11]

Premise[edit]

The film revolves around the complex relationship of Balbir Singh, and his son, Arjun Singh, who is the scion of the business family. He sets out to exact revenge against Viraj Surve after tragedy befalls his father, and pledges to never leave his family, leading to a gruesome gang war.[12]

Cast[edit]


Production[edit]

Development[edit]

Animal was officially announced by T-Series on 31 December, 2020, with an announcement video with Ranbir Kapoor, Anil Kapoor, Bobby Deol, and Parineeti Chopra as the cast and Sandeep Reddy Vanga as the director.[13]

Casting[edit]

A few days later after the film announcement, Tripti Dimri was reported to play a role in the film.[14] In March 2022, it was reported that Rashmika Mandanna replaced Chopra, due to scheduling conflicts with her film Chamkila.[15] Mandanna has been roped in to play Ranbir's wife Geetanjali.[16]

Filming[edit]

Principal photography began in Manali in April 2022.[17][18] The second schedule was in Mumbai in May 2022 and filming was held at Pataudi Palace in July 2022.[19] The next schedules were held in Delhi and Punjab.[20][21] The filming was wrapped up in mid-March. The film resumed in England and Scotland beginning in April with a schedule of 15–20 days.[22]

Music[edit]

Animal
Soundtrack album by
Pritam, JAM8, Vishal Mishra, Jaani, Manan Bhardwaj, Shreyas Puranik, Ashim Kemson, Harshwardhan Rameshwar and Gurinder Seagal
Released24 November 2023
Recorded2022-23
StudioT-Series
GenreFeature film soundtrack
Length31:02
LanguageHindi
LabelT-Series
External audio
Animal (Audio Jukebox) at YouTube
Singles from Animal
  1. "Hua Main"
    Released: 11 October 2023
  2. "Satranga"
    Released: 27 October 2023
  3. "Papa Meri Jaan"
    Released: 14 November 2023
  4. "Arjan Vailly"
    Released: 18 November 2023

The film score is composed by Harshavardhan Rameshwar, who scored Reddy's previous films Arjun Reddy and its Hindi remake Kabir Singh. The songs featured in the film are composed by Pritam, JAM8, Vishal Mishra, Jaani, Manan Bhardwaj, Shreyas Puranik, Ashim Kemson, Harshwardhan Rameshwar and Gurinder Seagal, while the background score was composed by Harshwardhan Rameshwar.[23] Lyrics were written by Manoj Muntashir, Raj Shekhar, Siddharth-Garima, Jaani, Manan Bhardwaj, Gurinder Seagal, Ashim Kemson and Bhupinder Babbal.

The first single titled "Hua Main" was released on 11 October 2023.[24] The second single titled "Satranga" was released on 27 October 2023.[25] The third single titled "Papa Meri Jaan" was released on 14 November 2023.[26] The fourth single titled "Arjan Vailly" was released on 18 November 2023.

Track listing
No.TitleLyricsMusicSinger(s)Length
1."Arjan Vailly"Bhupinder BabbalManan BhardwajBhupinder Babbal3:02
2."Hua Main"Manoj MuntashirJAM8, PritamRaghav Chaitanya, Pritam4:37
3."Satranga"Siddharth-GarimaShreyas PuranikArijit Singh4:31
4."Papa Meri Jaan"Raj ShekharHarshwardhan RameshwarSonu Nigam5:22
5."Pehle Bhi Main"Raj ShekharVishal MishraVishal Mishra4:10
6."Kashmir"Manan BhardwajManan BhardwajShreya Ghoshal, Manan Bhardwaj3:36
7."Saari Duniya Jalaa Denge"JaaniJaaniB Praak3:02
8."Haiwaan"Ashim KemsonAshim KemsonAshim Kemson2:42
Total length:31:02

Release[edit]

The film was set to release on 11 August 2023 but was postponed due to post-production and dubbing work. The film is now scheduled to release on 1 December 2023 in Hindi, Telugu, Tamil, Malayalam and Kannada languages.[11] The film had planned to premiere in the North America on 30 November 2023, a day before its release.[27] In the United States, it will be screened in 888 theaters, marking the highest number for a Hindi film, surpassing the screen count of Brahmāstra: Part One – Shiva (2022) and Jawan (2023).[28][29] The film's theatrical trailer was released on November 23, 2023.[30] It received an 'A' (adult only) certificate from the Central Board of Film Certification, a day prior to its trailer release, for strong bloody violence, profanity and some sexuality.[31] It has been rated 18 by the British Board of Film Classification for the same reason.[32]

References[edit]

  1. ↑ "Animal (18)". British Board of Film Classification. 25 November 2023. Retrieved 25 November 2023.
  2. ↑ "Trade experts predict who will win as Shah Rukh Khan's Dunki clashes with Prabhas' Salaar, Ranbir Kapoor and Vicky Kaushal compete and Katrina Kaif and Sidharth Malhotra square off in December - Exclusive". Times of India. 20 October 2023. Archived from the original on 17 November 2023. Retrieved 26 October 2023. Animal,' directed by Sandeep Reddy Vanga, of 'Kabir Singh' fame, is backed by a hefty budget of reportedly Rs 100 crore.
  3. ↑ "Ranbir Kapoor, Kartik Aaryan, Ranveer Singh- The new pillars of Bollywood". Hindustan Times. 21 July 2023. Archived from the original on 22 July 2023. Retrieved 22 July 2023. The film, which will see Ranbir in an absolutely new avatar, is said to be made on a budget of ₹100 crore, and is set to release on December 1.
  4. ↑ "Animal: Rashmika Mandanna's first look from Ranbir Kapoor-starrer is all about determination and enigma". Indian Express. 23 September 2023. Archived from the original on 23 September 2023. Retrieved 23 September 2023. The pre-teaser for the film, released in June, offered glimpses of the world of Animal, emphasising that it will be an adrenaline-pumping action thriller.
  5. ↑ "Animal trailer reactions: Netizens go gaga over Ranbir Kapoor's intense action". Times of India. Retrieved 23 November 2023. The trailer showcases Ranbir Kapoor's portrayal in this high-octane action thriller, with an impactful father-son dialogue sequence that hints at a monumental showdown between Ranbir Kapoor and Bobby Deol.
  6. ↑ "Ranbir Kapoor, Bhushan Kumar and Sandeep Reddy's Animal to release on August 11 2023". The Times of India. 2023-01-01. Archived from the original on 2023-01-01.
  7. ↑ "The first look of Ranbir Kapoor's Animal to be unveiled on New Year's Eve; a smashing start to 2023!". Firstpost. 2022-12-30. Archived from the original on 2023-01-01. Retrieved 2023-01-01.
  8. ↑ "Exclusive! Ranbir Kapoor's Animal Is Exactly 3 Hours 21 Minutes Long". TimesNow. Retrieved 2023-11-22.
  9. ↑ 9.0 9.1 "Animal runtime revealed by director Sandeep Reddy Vanga". Twitter. 22 November 2023.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link) "Animal Censored 'A': Runtime 201 minutes (3 hours 21 mins 23 secs 16 frames)". Instagram. 22 November 2023.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)
  10. ↑ "Ranbir Kapoor starrer 'Animal' rumoured to be one of longest Bollywood films with a runtime of 3.21 hours". The Times of India. 2023-11-18. ISSN 0971-8257. Retrieved 2023-11-22.
  11. ↑ 11.0 11.1 "SCOOP: VFX causes a delay for Ranbir Kapoor and Sandeep Reddy Vanga's Animal; now set to release in December". Bollywood Hungama. July 2023. Archived from the original on 1 July 2023. Retrieved 1 July 2023.
  12. ↑ "Animal: Makers of Ranbir Kapoor starrer unveiled the pre-Teaser on June 11". Bollywood Hungama. 10 June 2023. Archived from the original on 11 June 2023. Retrieved 11 June 2023. In an interview, Ranbir Kapoor had opened up about his character in the film saying, It's a new territory for me. It's a crime drama and a father-son story. It's something audiences don't expect me to do. "Animal trailer: Ranbir Kapoor chokes Rashmika Mandanna for pointing out his daddy issues in Sandeep Reddy Vanga's hyper-violent Kabir Singh follow up". The Indian Express. November 23, 2023. In Animal, Ranbir plays the scion of a business family, who goes on a hyper-violent revenge mission after a loved one is killed.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)
  13. ↑ "Ranbir Kapoor to star in Sandeep Reddy Vanga's Animal. Confirmed". India Today. 1 January 2021. Archived from the original on 30 January 2023. Retrieved 28 January 2023.
  14. ↑ "Exclusive: Tripti Dimri opposite Ranbir Kapoor in Animal". Filmfare. 3 January 2021. Archived from the original on 30 January 2023. Retrieved 28 January 2023.
  15. ↑ "Parineeti Chopra chooses Imtiaz Ali's Amar Singh Chamkila, opts out of Ranbir Kapoor's Animal due to this reason". India Today. 23 March 2022. Archived from the original on 30 January 2023. Retrieved 28 January 2023.
  16. ↑ "Rashmika Mandanna Joins Sandeep Reddy Vanga's 'Animal' Opposite Ranbir Kapoor". The Quint. 3 April 2022. Archived from the original on 30 January 2023. Retrieved 28 January 2023.
  17. ↑ "Ranbir Kapoor, Rashmika Mandanna begin filming for Animal in Manali, pose with fans in Himachali caps". The Indian Express. 22 April 2022. Archived from the original on 3 January 2023. Retrieved 28 January 2023.
  18. ↑ "Ranbir Kapoor back at work a week after his wedding, joins Rashmika Mandanna for 'Animal' shoot in Manali". Economic Times. 22 April 2022. Archived from the original on 8 July 2022. Retrieved 28 January 2023.
  19. ↑ "Viral Pics: Ranbir Kapoor, Anil Kapoor Shoot New Film Animal At Pataudi Palace". NDTV. 26 July 2022. Archived from the original on 1 January 2023. Retrieved 28 January 2023.
  20. ↑ "Rashmika Mandanna shares Ranbir Kapoor's behind-the-scenes pic from Animal sets, he says hi in her signature style". Hindustan Times. 3 August 2022. Archived from the original on 1 January 2023. Retrieved 28 January 2023.
  21. ↑ "Rashmika Mandanna is currently filming Ranbir Kapoor's 'Animal' in Mumbai". Zee News. 20 December 2022. Archived from the original on 27 December 2022. Retrieved 28 January 2023.
  22. ↑ Hungama, Bollywood (2023-03-20). "Ranbir Kapoor and Bobby Deol to fly to London for the final schedule of Animal in April : Bollywood News - Bollywood Hungama". Bollywood Hungama. Archived from the original on 2023-03-21. Retrieved 2023-03-23.
  23. ↑ Animal (Official Teaser): Ranbir Kapoor |Rashmika M, Anil K, Bobby D |Sandeep Reddy Vanga |Bhushan K, archived from the original on 2023-09-28, retrieved 2023-09-28
  24. ↑ "Hua Main song: Ranbir Kapoor and Rashmika Mandanna cannot stop kissing". Times of India. Archived from the original on 12 October 2023. Retrieved 11 October 2023.
  25. ↑ "Arijit Singh and Ranbir Kapoor Join Forces with 'Satranga Re'". The Statesman. Archived from the original on 27 October 2023. Retrieved 27 October 2023.
  26. ↑ "Animal song Papa Meri Jaan: Ranbir Kapoor and Anil Kapoor's track explores their complex father-son bond". Hindustan Times. Archived from the original on 14 November 2023. Retrieved 14 November 2023.
  27. ↑ "Ranbir Kapoor's Animal to get a wider release than Brahmastra in USA- Exclusive". Times of India. 6 November 2023. Archived from the original on 17 November 2023. Retrieved 7 November 2023.
  28. ↑ "Ranbir Kapoor starrer Animal to release in over 888 screens in USA, surpassing Jawan and Brahmastra". Bollywood Hungama. 7 November 2023. Archived from the original on 8 November 2023. Retrieved 8 November 2023.
  29. ↑ "Animal: Ranbir Kapoor's film gets a wider release than Shah Rukh Khan's 'Jawan' in North America, blocks 888 screens". Firstpost. 7 November 2023. Archived from the original on 9 November 2023. Retrieved 9 November 2023.
  30. ↑ "Animal trailer: Ranbir Kapoor and Bobby Deol bring a violent, dark saga of revenge".
  31. ↑ "Ranbir Kapoor's 'Animal' cleared by CBFC with 'A' certificate; director Sandeep Reddy Vanga confirms film's 3-hour runtime". The Times of India. 2023-11-23. ISSN 0971-8257. Retrieved 2023-11-24.
  32. ↑ BBFC. "Animal". www.bbfc.co.uk. Retrieved 2023-11-26.

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