Both ‘enjoyed’ and ‘hated’ were Vishal Bhardwaj. Animal, starring Ranbir Kapoor, acknowledges, “I haven’t made up my mind.”
Animal, directed by Sandeep Reddy Vanga and starring a star-studded ensemble that included Bobby Deol, Rashmika Mandanna, Anil Kapoor, Triptii Dimri, and Ranbir Kapoor, debuted in cinemas in December and became an instant smash. But despite its box office success, the movie drew criticism from reviewers and viewers alike.
Its depiction of toxic masculinity and apparent sexism prompted many to criticize it. Director Vishal Bhardwaj has now given the movie a review. He said that even though he detested the movie, he nevertheless found himself liking it.
Feeling conflicted about Ranbir Kapoor’s Animal
Vishal Bhardwaj said, “I still haven’t decided how I feel about that film,” in an interview with FirstPost. because I loathed it and yet loved it at the same time.
The director observed that throughout time, audience preferences had evolved. Animal and other similar films continue to be huge blockbusters and draw sizable audiences. This unexpected success indicates that there is still a sizable market for this sort of material.
Filmmaker Sanjay Gupta, who is renowned for movies like Kaante and Kabil, praised the movie on X (Twitter) a few days ago after seeing it a second time. “I watched #ANIMAL for the second time,” he said. Compared to the previous time, I really enjoyed this.
“It stands tall on Sandeep Vanga Reddy’s direction & Ranbir Kapoor’s performance,” said Gupta, praising the efforts of the crew, star Ranbir Kapoor, and director Sandeep Reddy Vanga. Aside from that, every situation has been handled to the utmost in the writing. So much persistence and hard work.”
Released on December 1, the action-packed drama centered on the poisonous father-son bond. At three hours and twenty-one minutes, it’s one of the longest Indian films ever filmed, directed by Sandeep Reddy Vanga, of Kabir Singh fame.
With songs like Hua Main, Satranga, Pehle Bhi Main, Papa Meri Jaan, Arjan Vailly, and others, the music album has also become quite well-known.
