Bhushan CREDITS Sandeep Reddy Vanga for success of Animal

Sandeep Reddy Vanga’s Animal, starring Ranbir Kapoor, broke all records at the box office despite facing criticism for its violent and misogynistic undertones. In a recent interview, producer Bhushan Kumar credited Vanga for the film’s success and revealed that the director had confidently predicted its bumper opening.
Bhushan Kumar on What Drove Animal’s Success
When asked about the key contributor to Animal's success, producer Bhushan Kumar told ANI that director Sandeep Reddy Vanga’s unwavering confidence in the film. He shared that while the entire team played a role, it was Vanga’s strong belief in the unique concept and Ranbir Kapoor’s interest in exploring a different kind of role that stood out. Despite the heavy criticism the film received, especially for its violent and misogynistic elements, it still managed to deliver massive box office numbers.

Vanga Predicted a ₹50 Crore Opening
Bhushan Kumar further shared that the overwhelming anticipation for the sequel, Animal Park, reflects the strength of Sandeep Reddy Vanga’s vision. He recalled how Vanga stood firm on not trimming the film’s lengthy runtime, assuring him that it would open strong at Rs 50 crore. Bhushan credited the film’s massive success entirely to the director’s conviction.
Fans Agree: “Vanga Was the Real Star”
As soon as the video made it onto the social media, fans on Reddit reacted to Bhushan Kumar's statements. One user wrote, 'Exactly. Vanga gave a blockbuster with zero box office pull, actors like Shahid Kapoor and Deverakonda. He proved himself twice before Ranbir. It was definitely people being excited for a Kabir Singh director’s movie, not just another Ranbir movie.' Another one added, 'Yeah, duh, how is this debatable? It would have grossed well no matter who was the lead. Pure Vanga show.'

A user also commented, 'He’s right. Vanga drove that film from front to back, and the film earned the money it did due to Vanga. Say what you want, but Vanga was the star as well as the director'.
A Dark Tale of Father-Son Conflict and Vengeance
Directed by Sandeep Reddy Vanga, the action drama Animal starred Ranbir Kapoor, Anil Kapoor, Bobby Deol, Rashmika Mandanna, and Triptii Dimri in pivotal roles. The film revolved around Ranvijay "Vijay" Singh, the son of a wealthy industrialist, whose strained relationship with his father intensifies after an assassination attempt, pushing him into a violent journey of revenge and destruction.