Ranbir Kapoor, one of the most versatile and charismatic actors in Bollywood, is all set to impress the audiences with his upcoming film Animal, directed by Sandeep Reddy Vanga. The film, which also stars Rashmika Mandanna, Anil Kapoor and Bobby Deol, is a dark and intense crime drama that explores the complex relationship between a father and a son.
Animal to get a wider release than Brahmastra in US
Animal is scheduled to release on December 1, 2023, and it is going to first release in the USA on November 30.
According to a report in ETimes, Ranbir Kapoor’s Animal will have the biggest release in the USA among all his films, surpassing Brahmastra. Brahmastra, which was a fantasy adventure film directed by Ayan Mukerji and co-starring Alia Bhatt and Amitabh Bachchan, had collected USD 4.4 million during opening weekend and USD 7.8 million lifetime at the US box office.
Animal is expected to be screened in over 888 screens, while Brahmastra had 810 screens. The shows in the USA will begin from 6:30 pm on November 30 (5 AM IST, December 1) and the pre-booking for the film will start from the next week.
The film’s duration has been under confusion for last some days, as one booking app listed it as 3 hours 18 min and IMDb as 2 hours 26 min, but there is no official confirmation yet.
A source reveals that the film’s makers are very confident on the film’s success in India and worldwide because of genre and the popularity of action films. Action films like Thalapathy Vijay’s ‘Leo‘, Rajinikant’s ‘Jailer‘, Shah Rukh Khan’s ‘Pathaan‘ and ‘Jawan‘ have already done well at the box office.
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Animal teaser starring Ranbir Kapoor, Rashmika Mandanna
The teaser of Animal, which was released few weeks back, has already created a huge buzz among the fans and critics alike. The trailer showcases Ranbir’s layered and powerful performance as a son who loves his father but also resents him for his absence and indifference. Anil Kapoor plays the role of Ranbir’s father, who is a ruthless and influential businessman. Bobby Deol portrays the antagonist, who is a rival of Anil Kapoor and has a personal vendetta against him and his son. Rashmika Mandanna plays the love interest of Ranbir, who supports him in his quest for redemption.
Animal is produced by Bhushan Kumar and Krishan Kumar’s T-Series, Murad Khetani’s Cine1 Studios and Pranay Reddy Vanga’s Bhadrakali Pictures. The film also features Triptii Dimri, Shakti Kapoor, Prem Chopra and Saurabh Sachdeva in supporting roles. The film is expected to be a game-changer for Ranbir Kapoor and Sandeep Reddy Vanga, who are known for their unconventional and bold choices in cinema.
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