Overview
- Ram Gopal Varma recounted that SS Rajamouli phoned him after Animal’s release and called Sandeep Reddy Vanga “the Ram Gopal Varma ka baap,” elevating an earlier comparison.
- Sandeep Reddy Vanga said Ranbir Kapoor never doubted taking on Animal, quoting the actor as saying “everything is so new.”
- Nagarjuna recalled Ranbir’s enthusiasm during the Brahmastra shoot, saying the actor kept referencing Arjun Reddy’s Telugu version and praised a kissing scene for its realism.
- While praising Vanga’s distinctive approach, Varma critiqued Animal’s father–son depiction and called a controversial Triptii Dimri moment “inconsistent,” reflecting the film’s polarizing reception.
- Coverage tied the discussion to what’s next: Animal Park remains in development after its post‑credits tease, Vanga is making Spirit with Prabhas, and Rajamouli plans to unveil his SSMB29 title on November 15.