Animal: Rashmika Mandanna defends Kabir Singh and Arjun Reddy, says 'they weren't violent films'

Actor Ranbir Kapoor along with Bobby Deol Rashmika Mandanna producer Bhushan Kumar and director Sandeep Reddy Vanga arrived at the trailer launch of their action thriller film Animal in New DelhiDuring the event Rashmika backed director Sandeep Reddy Vanga during the Animal trailer launch and defended his movies including Kabir Singh and Arjun ReddyWhen I watched Kabir Singh or Arjun Reddy I didnt think they were violent films They were high in intensity The same is with animals where you see a little bit of violence The film is also high in emotions Sandeep as a director is an unapologetic real People sugarcoat things for the screen he doesnt do that she saidIts so amazing because nobody else does that in cinema He is a very smart director Why the so much anticipation for the film is only because we are living peoples lives which is so real to the core and we are nothing to lie about those characters she addedShahid Kapoor starred in the remake of Arjun Reddy starring Vijay Deverakonda Kabir SinghEarlier Ranbir also talked about Kabir Singh with VarietyHe said Well to be honest I was really drawn to the script of Animal Its a unique and intense story that immediately caught my attention As for watching Arjun Reddy or Kabir Singh I must admit that I did watch both films and found them to be incredibly powerful and impactfulHowever my decision to accept Animal was not solely based on those films It was more about the script the character and the opportunity to work with Sandeep Reddy Vanga Ranbir saidRanbir also told Variety My character in Animal does possess some of the traits typically associated with Sandeep Reddy Vangas protagonists My character is indeed tough and uncompromising in certain aspects However what sets him apart is the layers of complexity and depth that have been woven into his character While he may exhibit strength and determination there are also moments of vulnerability and internal conflict that make him more relatable and humanHe added This adds a unique dimension to the character and allows for a more nuanced portrayal So while my character in Animal shares some similarities with Sandeep Reddy Vangas previous protagonists there are also distinct differences that make him stand out in his own rightTalking about the trailer launch event of Animal the 3minute32second trailer hinted that Ranbirs character has turned into a fierce because of his violent upbringing during his younger ageRanbirs character is protective and obsessive about his fathers love He is seen threatening everybody who comes in the way of his love for his father Reportedly the film has a duration of 3 hours and 21 minutesHelmed by Sandeep Reddy Vanga Animal also stars Anil Kapoor in the lead roleThe trailer also revealed that Rashmika Mandanna will be Ranbirs love interest while Bobby Deol plays the antagonist in the film who makes a stylish yet menacing appearance in the trailerAnimal is all set to hit the theatres on December 1 and will be released in 5 languages Hindi Telugu Tamil Kannada and Malayalam Animal will be facing a big Bollywood clash with Vicky Kaushals upcoming film Sam BahadurMeanwhile Rashmika will also be seen in the PanIndia film Pushpa 2 She also has Chaava in her kitty The film is all set to hit theatres on December 6 next yearThis story has been sourced from a third party syndicated feed agencies Midday accepts no responsibility or liability for its dependability trustworthiness reliability and data of the text Midday managementmiddaycom reserves the sole right to alter delete or remove without notice the content in its absolute discretion for any reason whatsoever