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- By Ridhi Suri
- Mon, 27 Nov 2023 04:20 PM (IST)
- Source:JND
Animal, starring Ranbir Kapoor, has received an 'A' rating from the Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC) and an 18 rating from the British Board of Film Classification (BBFC). This categorisation signifies that the film is intended for adult audiences due to its depiction of domestic and sexual abuse scenes. Also starring Rashmika Mandanna, Bobby Deol, and Anil Kapoor, the film as a runtime of 3 hours and 21 minutes.
Ranbir Kapoor-Rashmika on Animal runtime
In a recent press conference held in Bengaluru, Ranbir Kapoor was queried about the runtime of his upcoming film. His response emphasised that the film's extended duration wasn't a result of arrogance but a deliberate choice driven by the story's demands. "We are not releasing a film this long because we are arrogant about it. We felt that the story required this amount of time to reach the audience in the best way possible," the actor said.
He further added "And actually, all of us have seen the cut of this film which was 3 hours, 49 minutes, and that also held. Wo bhi entertaining tha. But Sandeep has worked very hard to bring the length down. Because you cannot stretch it that much also. But hope that the audience doesn't get panicked by the length. Just come and experience cinema at its best."
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Rashmika Mandanna, on the other hand, said that the characters are so complex that a film can be made out of each one. "So I feel like if you have to enter their world and understand from what psyche they are coming, you need so much time. That is the instinct that we have gone by. And the film is so strong, and it holds so well. I don't think it's something to worry about."
To this, the Sanju actor added, "It's got a gamut of emotions. every character, if it’s a small or a large part, they are such complex characters that you really enjoy seeing it unfold over this time. We have been very careful not to bore the audience with this film."
Animal rated 18 by BBFC
The Sandeep Reddy Vanga directorial has got 18 rating from the British Board of Film Classification (BBFC), given that the film delves into dark themes of intense violence, sexual, and domestic abuse, portraying a man's quest for twisted revenge. Detailed descriptions of its violent content are provided by the British Censor Board. Scenes involve a man using knives and meat cleavers for murder, including graphic depictions of throat cutting and frenzied stabbing.
"A man uses a knife to saw at another’s throat. A man uses meat cleavers to murder two prisoners. There is a frenzied stabbing. There are several scenes of domestic abuse in which men strike, humiliate, coerce and manipulate women and children. Fight scenes – in which guns, blades and fists are used – are sustained and bloody," it stated.
Meanwhile, 'Animal' is an action-packed thriller, produced by Bhushan Kumar and Krishan Kumar’s T-Series, Murad Khetani’s Cine1 Studios and Pranay Reddy Vanga’s Bhadrakali Pictures. The film will release theatrically in Hindi, Telugu, Tamil, Kannada, and Malayalam. It also stars Tripti Dimri. The portrayal showcases Ranbir's character engaging in ruthless acts, wielding weapons such as knives, axes, and machine guns, hinting at the character's intense journey within the narrative.