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Animal Movie (2023 Film)
Animal Movie is an Indian Hindi-language action drama film released in 2023, directed, edited, and co-written by Sandeep Reddy Vanga. Produced by Bhushan Kumar, Pranay Reddy Vanga, Krishan Kumar, and Murad Khetani under T-Series Films, Bhadrakali Pictures, and Cine1 Studios, the movie stars Ranbir Kapoor in the lead role, alongside Anil Kapoor, Bobby Deol, Rashmika Mandanna, and Triptii Dimri. The storyline revolves around Ranvijay Singh, a violent man who discovers an assassination attempt on his estranged father, leading him on a journey of vengeance and turmoil. Animal Movie
Officially announced in January 2021, principal photography commenced in April 2022 and concluded by April 2023, with cinematography by Amit Roy. The film’s soundtrack was composed by JAM8, Vishal Mishra, Jaani, Manan Bhardwaj, Shreyas Puranik, Ashim Kemson, and Harshwardhan Rameshwar. With a runtime of 201 minutes, Animal Movie stands as one of the lengthiest Indian films ever produced. Originally slated for release in August 2023, it was delayed due to post-production efforts. Animal Movie
Animal Movie hit theaters on December 1, 2023, in both standard and IMAX formats, garnering mixed reviews from critics. Some commentators also criticized its portrayal of toxic masculinity. Animal Movie Nonetheless, the film shattered numerous box office records, emerging as the third highest-grossing Indian film of 2023 and the highest-grossing of Ranbir Kapoor’s career, grossing ₹917.82 crore (US$110 million) worldwide. At the 69th Filmfare Awards, Animal Movie received 19 nominations and secured six wins, including Best Actor for Ranbir Kapoor.
The plot follows Balbir Singh, a wealthy industrialist consumed by work, resulting in strained family relationships. His son, Ranvijay, idolizes him but faces rejection and is sent away to boarding school. Upon returning for Balbir’s 60th birthday, Ranvijay is met with hostility and eventually expelled from the family home. However, he finds solace in Gitanjali, who abandons her engagement to be with him. The couple marries and relocates to the US. Eight years later, Balbir survives an assassination attempt, prompting Ranvijay, Gitanjali, and their children to return and confront those responsible for the attack.Animal Movie
Summary
Balbir Singh, a wealthy industrialist, finds himself distant from his family due to his busy schedule. Despite this, his son Ranvijay holds him in high regard, seeing him as a hero. However, their relationship sours over time, leading to Ranvijay being sent to a boarding school. Years later, during Balbir’s 60th birthday celebration, Ranvijay is asked to leave the house but finds solace in Gitanjali, who has ended her engagement to be with him. They marry in secret and move to the US. When Balbir survives an assassination attempt, Ranvijay returns with his family to protect his father and uncover the culprits. Animal Movie
Ranvijay, also known as Vijay, is deeply attached to his father Balbir, a prominent figure in Delhi. However, when Vijay intervenes to protect his sister from bullies, he is sent away to study in the US. Upon his return, tensions flare during Balbir’s birthday party, leading to Vijay’s expulsion from the family home. He marries Gitanjali and moves abroad, distancing himself from his relatives. Animal Movie
After eight years, Vijay learns of Balbir’s attack and returns to India with his family. Determined to seek justice, Vijay confronts his family’s enemies with the help of his cousins and discovers Varun’s involvement in the assassination attempt. He publicly confronts Varun and later defeats Asrar, the mastermind behind the attack. Despite sustaining severe injuries, Vijay survives and undergoes a heart transplant.
As Vijay recovers, he becomes entangled with Zoya, unaware of her ulterior motives. However, he sees through her deception and learns of Abrar’s vendetta against his family. With his cousins’ support, Vijay confronts Abrar and puts an end to his schemes. Meanwhile, Balbir reveals his terminal illness, prompting a reconciliation between father and son. Animal Movie
In a surprising turn of events, Aziz, one of Abrar’s brothers, plots revenge against Vijay. With Zoya by his side, Aziz embarks on a quest for vengeance, setting the stage for further conflict.Animal Movie
Tv Series Cast
- Ranbir Kapoor as Ranvijay “Vijay” Singh and Aziz Haque
- Ahmad Ibn Umar as young Ranvijay
- Anil Kapoor as Balbir Singh and Kailash Petkar
- Bobby Deol as Abrar Haque
- Leon Ung as young Abrar
- Rashmika Mandanna as Geetanjali ‘Gitu’ Singh, Ranvijay’s wife
- Diyara Valecha as young Geetanjali
- Triptii Dimri as Zoya
- Charu Shankar as Jyoti Singh, Balbir’s wife, and Reet, Ranvijay and Roop’s mother
- Shakti Kapoor as PK Mishra, COO of Swastik Steels Corp.
- Prem Chopra as Dalbir Dodamal Singh “Bade Daji”, Rajdheer’s elder brother
- Babloo Prithiveeraj as Asrar Haque, Abrar’s brother
- Madhu Raja as Rani Kaur “Beeji”, Dalbir Singh’s wife
- Suresh Oberoi as Rajdheer Dodamal Singh “Dadaji”, Vijay’s grandfather and Balbir’s father
- Saurabh Sachdeva as Abid Haque, Abrar’s brother
- Saloni Batra as Reet Singh, Vijay’s elder sister and Varun’s wife, Balbir and Jyoti’s eldest child
- Neeven Ved as young Reet
- Anshul Chauhan as Roop Singh, Balbir and Jyoti’s youngest child, Vijay and Reet’s younger sister
- Eva Chibber as young Roop
- Siddhant Karnick as Varun Pratap Malhotra, Reet’s husband, and Vijay’s brother-in-law, Balbir’s Son-in-law
- Maganti Srinath as Karthik, Geetanjali’s elder brother and Vijay’s friend
- Upendra Limaye as Freddy Wilfred Patil
- Mathew Varghese as Shreepad Balaji Iyengar, Karthik and Geetanjali’s father
- Indira Krishnan as Motika S. Iyengar, Karthik and Geetanjali’s mother
- Kunal Thakur as Geetanjali’s fiance
- Mrinmayee Godbole as Dr. Amrita
- Davy Grewal as Sangram Singh
- Vivek Sharma as Paali Singh
- Gagandeep Singh as Sunny Singh
- Kawalpreet Singh as Vikram Singh
- Amanjot Singh as Guru Singh
- Manjot Singh as Rajbir “Royal” Singh
- Avdeep Sindhu as Manjot Singh
- Kamaljeet Rana as Balli Singh
- Gursewak Singh Mander as Kirpal “KP” Singh
- Butta Badbar as Butta Singh
- Shabana Haroon as Niloofar Rahmani, first wife of Abrar Haque
- Safina Shah as Mehrunnisa Baig, second wife of Abrar Haque
- Mansi Taxak as Umm-e-Hani Fareen, third wife of Abrar Haque and future wife of Aziz Haque
- Tannaz Davoodi as Shirin Bahar, singer in song “Jamal Kudu”
- Avi Rakheja as Roop’s husband
- Sanvir Sachdeva as Ranvijay’s son
- Myreen Grover as Ranvijay’s daughter
- Raghav Binani as Ranvijay’s friend
- Sartaaj Kakkar as Reet’s son
Information
| Name | Info |
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| Directed | Sandeep Reddy Vanga |
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| Cinematography | Amit Roy |
| Produced |
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| Edited | Sandeep Reddy Vanga |
| Music | Songs:
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| Budget | ₹100 crore |
| Time | 201 Minutes |
| Country | India |
| Languages | Hindi |
| Release | 1 December 2023 |
Reference
- Animal Movie (2023 Film) - Biography Points