Sandeep Reddy Vanga's action-packed film Animal has been making waves since its release, sparking mixed reactions and debates on toxicity and violence. Despite this, the film has received praise from renowned director Ram Gopal Varma, who commended Vanga for shattering stereotypes and securing a blockbuster hit with a modest budget. Starring Ranbir Kapoor, Animal was one of the biggest blockbusters of 2023, ending the year on a high note and bringing success to its lead and supporting cast, including Triptii Dimri.
Ram Gopal Varma lauded Vanga for defying the odds and proving the film's worth with its success, citing its modest budget of Rs 100 crore despite casting an A-list star like Ranbir Kapoor. He compared it to Kapoor's big-budget films like Brahmastra and Shamshera, which had huge production costs and heavy VFX. Animal was declared a blockbuster after raking in over Rs 900 crore globally against its approximate Rs 100 crore budget.
Varma praised Vanga's unconventional methods, stating that there are no hard and fast rules for success, as different films cater to different audiences. He compared Animal and Gadar 2's audiences, saying that different kinds of audiences will like different kinds of films, just like how people have different food preferences.
Animal, currently streaming on Netflix, stars Rashmika Mandanna, Anil Kapoor, and Bobby Deol alongside Ranbir Kapoor. Its success has proven that a film can achieve massive success without relying on special effects or a huge budget, making it a notable achievement in the film industry.