Bollywood star Ranbir Kapoor has confirmed that Animal is set to expand into a full-fledged film franchise, revealing that he will play a dual role in the upcoming sequel, Animal Park. The actor also disclosed that director Sandeep Reddy Vanga is planning the story as a trilogy.
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Speaking in an interview with Deadline Hollywood, Ranbir said that Animal Park is expected to go on floors in 2027, once Vanga completes work on his next directorial venture, Spirit.
“Sandeep is right now making another film,” Ranbir said. “We should start Animal Park in 2027. It’s a bit away.”
The actor further revealed that Vanga has long envisioned Animal as a three-part saga and has already begun outlining how the narrative will evolve beyond the first instalment.
“He has been flirting with what he really wants to do with the movie,” Ranbir explained. “He wants to make it in three parts. The second part is called Animal Park.”
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Ranbir said discussions about the sequel began during the making of the first film, with Vanga sharing ideas on how the story could be taken forward. He described the project as especially exciting because it allows him to portray two distinct characters.
“It’s very exciting because now I get to play two characters, the antagonist and the protagonist,” he said. “It’s an extremely exciting project and an extremely original director, and I’m very excited to be a part of it.”
According to Ranbir, the sequel’s storyline involves the antagonist undergoing plastic surgery, turning him into a body double who closely resembles the protagonist, adding a new psychological dimension to the narrative.
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Released in 2023, Animal starred Ranbir Kapoor alongside Anil Kapoor, Rashmika Mandanna and Triptii Dimri, with Bobby Deol portraying the antagonist. The film emerged as one of the biggest commercial successes of the year.