Ranbir Kapoor confirms Animal Park will begin filming in 2027, says 'It's very exciting, I will play the antagonist and the protagonist'

Ranbir Kapoor talks about Animal Park

• Animal Park sequel to Animal will begin production in 2027
• Sandeep Reddy Vanga to start Animal Park after completing Spirit with Prabhas
• Ranbir Kapoor will play both protagonist and antagonist in the sequel

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Fans of Ranbir Kapoor will have to wait a little longer before they can dive back into the world of Animal, as the sequel, Animal Park, is still a few years away from production.

Speaking in a recent interview, the actor clarified that director Sandeep Reddy Vanga is currently busy with his next project, Spirit, starring Prabhas, and will only turn his attention to the sequel once that is complete.

In a chat with Deadline Hollywood, Ranbir Kapoor explained, “The director is right now making another film. We should start that film in 2027. It's a bit away.”

When asked if he had seen the script and what challenges his character would face, he added, “He (Reddy Vanga) just kind of flirted with what he really wants to do with the movie. He wants to make it in three parts. The second part is called Animal Park.”

The actor also shared a peek into the creative process, revealing how closely he has been involved since the first film. “We have been sharing ideas from the first film itself. How he wants to take the story forward. It's very exciting because now I get to play two characters, the antagonist and the protagonist. So extremely exciting project and an extremely original director and I'm very excited to be a part of it,” said Ranbir Kapoor.

He also clarified the twist for those who haven’t seen the first film: the antagonist undergoes plastic surgery, essentially becoming a body double who starts to look like the protagonist. “He becomes like a body double, and starts looking like the protagonist,” he explained, promising a complex and intriguing storyline for audiences.

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For context, Animal followed the story of a son whose bond with his father begins to fracture, ultimately consuming him with a thirst for vengeance.

Released on December 1, 2023, the film starred Ranbir Kapoor, Anil Kapoor, Rashmika Mandanna, Triptii Dimri, among others, and became a blockbuster hit, leaving fans eagerly anticipating the next chapter.