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Animal: NOT Ranbir Kapoor, 'THIS' South Superstar Was The FIRST CHOICE To Play The Lead Role In Sandeep Vanga's Film! (Details Inside)

Read on to know why the South actor rejected the role...

BollywoodMDB Team | Updated On: Jun 13, 2023 01:32 PM IST

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Animal: NOT Ranbir Kapoor, 'THIS' South Superstar Was The FIRST CHOICE To Play The Lead Role In Sandeep Vanga's Film! (Details Inside)

Since the pre-teaser for the much-anticipated movie ‘Animal’ came out, fans have been very excited about it. Ranbir Kapoor's transformation into a tough man in Sandeep Vanga's film has gotten a lot of praise. But it's interesting to know that Ranbir wasn't the first choice for the lead part in ‘Animal’. At first, Sandeep Vanga tried to get South Indian celebrity Mahesh Babu to be in the movie, but he turned it down because of how dark and rough it was.

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Mahesh Babu was in mind when Sandeep Vanga, who is known for his powerful stories, came up with the idea for the movie. But Mahesh Babu politely turned down the part, saying that it was too dark for him and that he was worried about how his fans would react to him playing a character with so many different moral choices. Mahesh Babu chose not to take the part because he knew that most of his fans associated him with more positive roles.

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Sandeep Vanga didn't give up after Mahesh Babu said no. He kept looking for an actor who could play the complicated and intense character at the centre of ‘Animal’. He finally talked to Ranbir Kapoor, who took the deal right away. Ranbir Kapoor was a great choice for the part because he has a lot of skill and can really get into his roles. Sandeep Vanga knew that Ranbir Kapoor would give the character a unique depth and passion that would be key to the success of the movie.

Ranbir Kapoor's Thoughts on ‘Animal’: In talks, Ranbir Kapoor talked about how excited and happy he was to be in ‘Animal’." He said that the movie made him get out of his comfort zone and try out new things as an actress. Ranbir said that '‘Animal’' was a crime drama and a father-son story with shades of grey. He also said that his character was very different from the ones he had played before. He made it clear that he was determined to give a great show that would surprise people and go against what they expected.

The female lead in ‘Animal’ is Rashmika Mandanna, who adds to the movie's star power along with Ranbir Kapoor. Also, well-known actor Bobby Deol has been brought in for a minor part, which makes the movie's cast even better.

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Sandeep Vanga first asked South Indian celebrity Mahesh Babu to play the lead role in ‘Animal’, but the actor turned it down because he was worried about how his fans would react to him playing a character with mixed morals. Ranbir Kapoor then took advantage of the chance, and his strong change in the movie has since impressed fans. The movie ‘Animal’ is set to come out in theatres on August 11, 2023. With its intense plot and star-studded cast, it promises to be an amazing film experience.

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