Great news! Animal is officially hitting Netflix on Republic Day 2024. With a global box office collection of Rs 915 crores, Animal is one of Bollywood’s major blockbusters of last year. Starring Ranbir Kapoor and Rashmika Mandanna, the film has been the talk of the town lately. Opinions on Sandeep Reddy Vanga’s creation vary, with many criticizing its glorified violence and misogyny. Nevertheless, the film is making its way to Netflix, and fans can expect an extended runtime with an additional scene courtesy of Sandeep Reddy Vanga.
| Genre | Crime, Action |
| Director | Sandeep Reddy Vanga |
| Story | Sandeep Reddy Vanga |
| Starring | Anil Kapoor, Ranbir Kapoor, Bobby Deol, Rashmika Mandanna, Tripti Dimri |
| OTT Platform | Netflix |
| Streaming Date | January 26, 2024 |
| Budget | 100 CR |
In theaters, Animal ran in at 3 hours and 21 minutes, but get ready for an extended experience on Netflix with a runtime of three hours and 29 minutes. An exclusive scene featuring Ranbir Kapoor and Rashmika Mandanna, absent from the theatrical cut, has been added, enhancing the narrative according to Sandeep Reddy Vanga. The film has sparked debates within the Indian actor community, and now, as it reaches a diverse global audience on Netflix, it’ll be interesting to see how viewers react.
Sandeep Reddy Vanga’s film, Animal, faced a hiccup when producer Murad Khetani lodged a complaint citing financial irregularities. The matter reached the Delhi High Court for resolution. Addressing the extended cut, Vanga mentioned, “Now, I’ll be incorporating those extra 5-6 minutes.” Animal narrates the tale of Balbir (Anil Kapoor), a father who neglects his son Ranvijay (Ranbir Kapoor) in childhood. As the plot unfolds with Balbir getting shot, Ranvijay seeks vengeance on those he deems responsible. The film is set to compete with Fighter, scheduled for a theatrical release on the same weekend.