Bhushan Kumar Offers Major Update On Ranbir Kapoor And Sandeep Reddy Vanga’s Animal Park

Bhushan Kumar, co-producer of 'Animal', recently confirmed that Ranbir Kapoor's 'Animal Park' is on track.

Ranbir Kapoor’s ‘Animal’ became one of the highest-grossing films of 2023.

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Ranbir Kapoor delivered an intense performance as Ranvijay Singh in Sandeep Reddy Vanga's ‘Animal’ (2023), which became one of the highest-grossing films of the year. After its success, producers announced a sequel titled ‘Animal Park’.

Ranbir Kapoor's Animal Park is set to begin production soon

Bhushan Kumar, co-producer of the film, recently confirmed that the sequel is on track. He mentioned that director Sandeep Reddy Vanga will begin working on ‘Animal Park’ after completing his next project with Prabhas, expected to start within the next six months.

The sequel's title was teased in the post-credits scene of ‘Animal’, and Kumar stated in an interview with Bollywood Hungama that production is underway. Vanga is currently working on a Telugu film titled ‘Spirit’, starring Prabhas, with shooting set to begin by the end of December 2024. After a six-month break following ‘Spirit’, they will dive straight into ‘Animal Park’.

While ‘Animal’ received some harsh criticism for its storyline and violence, Vanga has hinted that the sequel will be "darker" and "meaner." Although he previously stated that filming would start in 2026, Kumar's recent comments have heightened anticipation.

About Animal Park

Ranbir Kapoor also shared that Vanga had given him a sneak peek at some scenes from the sequel, leaving him excited. One of the highest-grossing Indian films of 2023, ‘Animal’ has earned Rs 917 crore globally since its debut on December 1, 2023. The protagonist, Ranbir Kapoor's character Rannvijay Singh, seeks vengeance after an attempt on his father's life, portrayed by Anil Kapoor. The film also starred Rashmika Mandanna and Bobby Deol. 

On the work front, Ranbir will star alongside Alia and Vicky Kaushal in Sanjay Leela Bhansali's upcoming project, ' Love And War', set to hit theaters on March 20, 2026. He is also slated to appear in Nitesh Tiwari's 'Ramayana' alongside Sai Pallavi and others.