Anil Kapoor marks two years of ‘Animal’, hails Sandeep Reddy Vanga’s film as one that ‘erupted’ on release |
‘Animal’, directed by Sandeep Reddy Vanga and starring Ranbir Kapoor alongside Anil Kapoor, Rashmika Mandanna, and more, premiered in cinemas on December 1, 2023. It shattered records by raking in massive earnings, securing its spot as Ranbir’s top-earning movie to date. Marking exactly two years on screens today, Anil delved into nostalgic moments from the shoot. He posted exclusive set photos alongside the director and highlighted the movie’s intense action.
Behind-the-scenes moments shared
On Monday, Anil posted a collage of behind-the-scenes images from the making of ‘Animal’ on social media. Among the pictures, two showed candid moments with the director, while another featured Ranbir. In his caption, the actor wrote, “2 years of a film that didn’t just release, it erupted #2YearsofAnimal.”
National award triumphs
Back in August 2025, ‘Animal’ shone brightly at the 71st National Film Awards, clinching three key accolades: Best Music Direction for Background Score to Harshavardhan Rameshwar, a Special Mention for Re-Recording Mixer to M R Rajakrishnan, and Best Sound Design to Sachin Sudhakaran and Hari Haran, creating a triumphant highlight for the entire crew. Overjoyed, Anil celebrated the feat on a social media tribute. He posted, “HUGE CONGRATULATIONS to Team Animal! Winners of 3 National Awards! Charshavardhan Rameshwar, Crajakrishnan, Mr @sachin.sudhakaran @tylerdurdenaltrego. What a team. What a roar.”
Plot and cast overview
‘Animal’, released in December 2023, made a tremendous impact at the box office. The story revolves around Vijay, played by Ranbir Kapoor, who struggles with a complicated and toxic relationship with his father, portrayed by Anil Kapoor. Rashmika Mandanna stars as the female lead, supported by Triptii Dimri, Saurabh Sachdeva, and Shakti Kapoor.
