The highly anticipated gangster-action-thriller film 'Animal,' featuring Bollywood star Ranbir Kapoor, unleashed its trailer, offering a glimpse into a narrative blending violence, emotions, and gripping intensity.
Ranbir's character, born into affluence, navigates a tumultuous relationship with his father steeped in darkness and bloodshed. Embracing his innate bloodlust, he transforms into a psychotic and ruthless killer.
The trailer kicks off with a chilling scene as Ranbir's character, donning a hauntingly psychotic demeanor, prompts Anil Kapoor to reenact a childhood memory involving a Michael Jackson concert request. Despite Anil's discomfort, he complies, repeatedly saying "Papa Papa" until Ranbir angrily asserts his ability to hear, dismissing Anil's repetition.
The story delves into Arjun Singh's life, a man who idolizes his father but receives little affection in return. Balbir, engrossed in his business pursuits, struggles to connect with his son. Despite this neglect, Arjun builds a family with his wife Geetanjali (played by Rashmika Mandanna).
When Arjun's father is wounded and hospitalized, he swears vengeance against the assailant, triggering a rampage of brutal violence reminiscent of scenes from the John Wick series, substituting firearms with axes and cleavers.
Arjun's descent into psychosis escalates, even turning violent towards his wife when confronted about his brutality. As tensions rise, Balbir admonishes his son for his impulsive actions, prompting Arjun to assert his independence, declaring his autonomy in decision-making.
Amidst Arjun's ruthless disposition, another character, portrayed by Bobby Deol, emerges as an even more brutal force. Bobby's character crashes a wedding, drenched in blood, initiating a fierce showdown with Ranbir's Arjun at a private airstrip. The intense fight unfolds, depicting Bobby overpowering Ranbir in a relentless brawl, culminating in a visually striking, blood-soaked sequence.
The film boasts stellar action sequences and meticulously crafted set designs, delivering unapologetically intense violence. The musical compositions by Pritam, Jaani, Manan Bharadwaj, Vishal Mishra, coupled with Harshwardhan Rameshwar's impactful background score, perfectly complement the gritty gangster narrative.
Penned and directed by Sandeep Reddy Vanga, 'Animal' amalgamates elements characteristic of both South Indian and Bollywood cinema.
Scheduled for release on December 1, the movie stars an ensemble cast including Ranbir Kapoor, Anil Kapoor, Bobby Deol, Rashmika Mandanna, Triptii Dimri, Shakti Kapoor, Prem Chopra, Suresh Oberoi, among others, promising a riveting cinematic experience blending raw action and emotional depth.
(With Agency Inputs)
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