In a recent interview, director Sandeep Reddy Vanga revealed that the OTT version of his highly anticipated film, Animal, will feature an extended runtime. However, this extended cut has faced a surprising setback due to Netflix’s decision to discontinue the practice of showcasing extended versions of films on its platform.
Vanga had an extended version of Animal that would have added approximately 20 minutes of additional footage to the film’s theatrical runtime. This extended cut aimed to address certain aspects of the film that the director felt could be improved upon, based on his own critical assessment of the theatrical version.
However, Netflix’s recent decision to no longer feature extended versions of films on its platform has posed a challenge to Vanga’s vision for Animal’s OTT release.
While Netflix’s decision is understandable from a logistical standpoint, it has undoubtedly left filmmakers like Vanga grappling with the limitations it imposes on their creative expression.
Thus, Animal will have only 8-9 minutes of extra footage on OTT. Still, it is better than the gimmick of Jawan.
Animal’s extended OTT cut promises to be a treat for fans who seek a deeper dive into the film’s whimsical story. The additional footage is expected to provide more context, character development, and madness.