Overview

• In a new Filmygyan interview, Deol said his 15 minutes on screen would have had no value if Kapoor had not carried the film for three hours.
• He framed Animal’s appeal as a contest of equals, noting that action dramas work only when both the protagonist and antagonist are strong.
• Abrar Haque drew outsized attention with roughly 15 minutes of screen time and no dialogues, boosted by the viral Jamal Kudu entry and the “Lord Bobby” nickname.
• Animal became a major box-office hit even as it drew criticism for alleged glorification of violence and misogyny.
• Reports also reiterate Kapoor’s confirmation that the sequel, Animal Park, is set to begin filming in 2027.