Ranbir Kapoor on ‘Tough and Uncompromising’ Role in ‘Animal’: ‘A Narrative That Keeps You on the Edge of Your Seat’ (EXCLUSIVE)
variety.comNaman Ramachandran Bollywood star Ranbir Kapoor is gearing for the global release of action-crime-drama “Animal.” The film is directed by Sandeep Reddy Vanga, known for his portraits of tough yet vulnerable men in Telugu-language hit “Arjun Reddy” (2017) and its Hindi-language remake “Kabir Singh” (2019). “Animal” revolves around the relationship of Kapoor’s character with his father, played by Anil Kapoor (“Slumdog Millionaire”) and the cast also includes Rashmika Mandanna (“Varisu”) and Bobby Deol (“Aashram”).
The film marks a notable change of image for Ranbir Kapoor, who is predominantly known for his romantic comedies including “Tu Jhoothi Main Makkaar,” which is one of the biggest Bollywood hits of 2023, a year where Indian audiences began returning to cinemas after a two-year pandemic hiatus.
Variety spoke with Ranbir Kapoor about his role in “Animal.” Variety: What made you accept “Animal” – had you watched “Arjun Reddy” and “Kabir Singh”?Ranbir Kapoor: Well, to be honest, I was really drawn to the script of “Animal.” It’s a unique and intense story that immediately caught my attention.
As for watching “Arjun Reddy” or “Kabir Singh,” I must admit that I did watch both films and found them to be incredibly powerful and impactful.
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