“Director Sandeep Reddy Vanga’s ‘Animal’: Exploring Flawed Protagonists” – Renowned for creating protagonists with a penchant for chaos akin to creatures from the song lyrics of Of Monsters and Men, Vanga’s characters in ‘Arjun Reddy’ (2017) and ‘Kabir Singh’ (2019) are privileged and entitled individuals with troubling behavior. In his upcoming Hindi feature, ‘Animal,’ Vanga delves into the life of another flawed figure, an engineer with unresolved paternal issues, showcasing a dark view of human instincts. Despite this bleak portrayal, the director aims to evoke admiration and empathy for these flawed yet compelling heroes.
“Ranvijay’s Emotional Turmoil: Anil Kapoor, Ranbir Kapoor, and Rashmika Mandanna in a Family Drama” – In this narrative, Ranvijay, played by Ranbir Kapoor, grapples with the emotional absence of his industrialist father, Balbir Singh, portrayed by Anil Kapoor. The film explores Ranvijay’s troubled relationship with familial terms and his possessiveness, showcased through incidents like his reaction to his brother-in-law’s address to Balbir. Ranvijay’s evolution into a grown man, characterized by a distinct style, leads to a commanding proposition to his childhood crush, Geetanjali (Rashmika Mandanna), urging her to break her engagement and marry him instead. The dynamics between the characters unfold amidst unexplained rapid responses, leaving viewers questioning Geetanjali’s swift decision-making.
“Vanga’s Love Stories and Revenge: Unveiling Ranvijay’s Journey in the US” – After Ranvijay and Geetanjali move to the US, director Vanga’s narrative skips the initial marital bliss, a void in his depiction of love’s intricacies. Known for charged love stories, Vanga’s film lacks delicacy in portraying romantic nuances, opting for a swift transition to six years later, where a tragic incident involving Balbir occurs. Ranvijay, now a changed man, returns home after the event, portrayed as a determined figure torn between fortifying his family’s safety and seeking vengeance. The film, co-written by Pranay Reddy Vanga and Saurabh Gupta, struggles to showcase simple romantic moments, favoring a narrative focused on Ranvijay’s transformation and quest for retribution.
