Countdown to ‘Animal’: A Recap of Key Events and Release Details (2023 film)

The highly-anticipated teaser for ‘Animal’ stirred excitement on Ranbir Kapoor’s birthday, September 28, 2023. The star-studded cast graced the Unstoppable talk show on aha (streaming service) on November 24, adding to the fervor. The grandeur of the film soared to new heights when the teaser adorned the iconic Burj Khalifa on November 19, setting the stage for a cinematic spectacle. Subsequently, the official trailer, unveiled on November 23, 2023, provided fans with a deeper insight into the world of ‘Animal.’

Release Update:

Initially set for an August 11, 2023 release, ‘Animal’ experienced a brief delay due to post-production and dubbing work. The film is now scheduled to hit theaters on December 1, 2023, captivating audiences in Hindi, Telugu, Tamil, Malayalam, and Kannada languages.

International Premiere:

The movie is set to premiere in North America on November 30, 2023, a day before its Indian release. Remarkably, it will be screened in an impressive 888 theaters in the United States, breaking records for the highest screen count for a Hindi film, surpassing the benchmarks set by ‘Brahmastra: Part One – Shiva’ (2022) and ‘Jawan’ (2023). The theatrical trailer for ‘Animal’ was officially released on November 23, 2023, intensifying anticipation.

 

Censorship and Certifications:

‘Animal’ received an ‘A’ (adult-only) certificate from the Central Board of Film Certification a day before the trailer release. The rating, attributed to strong bloody violence, profanity, and some sexuality, parallels the 18 rating given by the British Board of Film Classification for the same reasons.

Cast: The film boasts a stellar ensemble cast:

• Ranbir Kapoor as Arjun Singh
• Anil Kapoor as Balbir Singh, Arjun’s father
• Bobby Deol as Viraj Surve
• Rashmika Mandanna as Geetanjali Singh, Arjun’s wife
• Tripti Dimri
• Babloo Prithiveeraj
• Shakti Kapoor
• Prem Chopra
• Suresh Oberoi
• Ravi Gupta
• Siddhant Karnick
• Saurabh Sachdeva
• Maganti Srinath as Karthik, Geetanjali’s brother
• Raghav Binani
• Gagandeep Singh
• Upendra Limaye
• Mathew Varghese as Geetanjali’s father
• Indira Krishnan as Geetanjali’s mother
• Saloni Batra

Production:

With a runtime of 201 minutes, “Animal” stands as one of the longest Indian films ever made, promising an immersive and gripping cinematic experience. As the release date approaches, anticipation builds for this action-packed thriller that delves into the complexities of family, vengeance, and the unforgiving world of gang warfare.