Did you know Sandeep Reddy Vanga told the complete story of 'Animal' only to Ranbir Kapoor?

etimes.in | Dec 4, 2023, 10.47 PM IST
Did you know Sandeep Reddy Vanga told the complete story of 'Animal' only to Ranbir Kapoor?
Sandeep Reddy Vanga is riding high on the super success of his latest release, 'Animal'. The film, which stars Ranbir Kapoor in the lead role, has been receiving positive reviews from all sides.
However, did you know that the director told the complete story of the film only to Ranbir Kapoor? Yes, you read that right! In an interview with Filmy, actor Siddhant Karnick, who plays Ranbir’s brother-in-law in the film, has opened up about the actor’s professionalism and how he is completely own to earth.

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He mentioned that Ranbir Kapoor would arrive on set fully prepared, having thoroughly memorized his lines. The scene they were filming took place in a glass house during a particularly hot day in Delhi. The shoot was situated at the Pataudi Palace.

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Siddhant mentioned that the temperature inside the specially constructed glass structure for the scenes was quite high, exacerbated by intense arguments taking place. To find relief, they would take breaks in the air-conditioned space. After completing the scenes, Siddhant expected Ranbir to retreat to their vanity for relaxation. However, to his surprise, Ranbir remained seated directly opposite, behind the cameraman, energetically providing cues to ensure Siddhant's reactions were captured accurately. Siddhant appreciated this dedication as a display of professionalism.

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Charu Shankar, who portrays Animal's mother in the film, shares her experience of joining the cast and collaborating with director Sandeep Reddy Vanga. She also discusses her role as Jyoti, a character who foresees the outrageous limits of love in the film. Charu praises Sandeep's focus on storytelling and her collaboration with Anil Kapoor, who plays her husband in the movie. She mentions her preparation for the role and bonding with Rashmika Mandanna on set.


The actor also commended Anil Kapoor for his enthusiastic demeanor during the film's reading sessions. According to him, Anil consistently displayed enthusiasm, delving into his personal journey and relationship with Harshhvardhan. This, in turn, contributed to the development of a strong working relationship between Ranbir and Anil. The actor expressed how such moments were particularly special for outsiders like themselves. Describing the conversations between the two seasoned actors, he likened them to an encyclopedia of the Hindi film industry. Karnick additionally revealed that among the cast, only Ranbir Kapoor was privy to the complete story of the film as shared by Vanga, with even Anil Kapoor being unaware of it, which brought a sense of understanding to the rest of the team.