Overview

• Mandanna publicly defended Sandeep Reddy Vanga’s Animal in a Mojo Story interview, arguing that no one is forced to watch a film and that viewers should pick what resonates with them.
• She reminded fans that on-screen personas are fictional representations and do not define actors’ real-life beliefs or behaviors.
• Highlighting the film’s moral complexity, she described its lead as a “messed-up character,” reflecting the gray areas in human nature.
• Speaking at the We The Women festival in London, Mandanna said she will refuse any role requiring on-screen smoking, emphasizing her willingness to walk away from projects that conflict with her principles.
• Mandanna has been named Grand Marshal of the 2025 India Day Parade in New York, and a sequel titled Animal Park is reported to be in development with Ranbir Kapoor set to return.