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- By Ridhi Suri
- Wed, 07 Feb 2024 07:30 AM (IST)
- Source:JND
Animal, directed by Sandeep Reddy Vanga and starring Ranbir Kapoor, emerged as one of the top-grossing movies of the previous year. Despite facing criticism for its controversial portrayal of women, misogyny, and intense violence, 'Animal,' which premiered on December 1, also secured the title of the highest-grossing A-rated Indian film. In a recent conversation with Siddharth Kannan, Sandeep shared insights into the reactions of his wife, Manisha, and son, Arjun Reddy, to the film.
When Siddharth Kannan questioned Sandeep Reddy Vanga about whether his 7-year-old son had been keeping up with the hype surrounding his film's success and if he had shown the film to him, the director responded, "We made a hard disc of those scenes which could not be shown, and cut it out. Then we showed a different edit of the film during New Year's. He saw the film but I have chopped all those A-rated scenes." Adding, "He was saying that the underwear action scene was very funny (laughs)."
The director further disclosed that while his wife pointed out the extensive bloodshed in the film, she didn't mention anything about misogyny. Sandeep also shared that his brother provides candid feedback, which he values greatly as a filmmaker. Additionally, he acknowledged his family's contribution to the creation of his film Arjun Reddy.
About Animal
Animal delves into the tumultuous relationship between a father and son, depicted by Ranbir Kapoor and Anil Kapoor respectively. Alongside them, the film features Bobby Deol, Rashmika Mandanna, Suresh Oberoi, Shakti Kapoor, Prem Chopra and Triptii Dimri in significant roles. Premiering in theaters on December 1, 2023, Animal is now accessible on various streaming platforms.
The film narrates the tale of a man who comes back from the US following an attempt on his emotionally aloof father's life. Striving to earn his father's approval, the man embarks on a vengeful spree against those responsible for the assassination attempt. The film faced criticism for its portrayal of toxic masculinity and violence, drawing condemnation from numerous filmmakers and actors who accused it of endorsing misogyny.
