There is absolutely no doubt about Bollywood actor Ranbir Kapoor’s acting prowess. He has displayed his acting chops through earnest performances in films like ‘Wake Up Sid’, ‘Rockstar’, ‘Barfi’, ‘Sanju’ and the criminally underrated ‘Rocket Singh: Salesman of the Year’.
Now all eyes are now on Ranbir Kapoor’s next film – the highly anticipated action thriller ‘Animal’, which is slated for a theatrical release on 1st December. So, can ‘Animal’ be a game changer for Ranbir Kapoor? Let’s analyze.
Barring a few films such as Prakash Jha’s ‘Rajneeti’ where he played an astute politician and Ayan Mukerji’s ‘Brahmastra: Part One – Shiva’ where he played a superhero, Ranbir Kapoor has mostly played romantic roles. After sixteen years in the industry, it looks like he has taken a calculated risk with ‘Animal’ in a never-seen-before avatar. A bold venture into uncharted territory.
Finally, the charming actor has decided to take the plunge and shed his boy-next-door image with ‘Animal’, which is being touted as an extremely violent film. The underlying plot of ‘Animal’ essentially revolves around a complicated father-son relationship (played by Anil Kapoor and Ranbir Kapoor) and how the son transforms into a violent psychopath.
The film’s teaser suggests that Ranbir Kapoor has totally nailed the complex character of a violent man and it promises an entertaining film supported by outstanding performances. ‘Animal’ also features Rashmika Mandanna as the female lead and Bobby Deol as the antagonist.
Helmed by Sandeep Vanga Reddy, the director behind the Telugu hit ‘Arjun Reddy’ and its blockbuster Hindi adaptation ‘Kabir Singh’ (Shahid Kapoor’s highest-grossing solo success), ‘Animal’ holds serious potential.
In case ‘Animal’ clicks with the moviegoers big time, it will definitely be a game changer for Ranbir Kapoor and will further solidify his image as one of the most versatile and dependable actors.
Animal Teaser –