Ranbir Kapoor and Rashmika Mandanna starrer Animal theatrically released in December 2023. Sandeep Reddy Vanga’s directorial might shatter the box office records, but it received mixed reactions from the audience. Some even called the film misogynistic.
A sequel titled Animal Park is upcoming for the film. Amidst this, a report suggested that the sequel is likely to go on floors in 2025. Scroll down to get more updates on it.
Ranbir Kapoor Starrer Animal Park Reportedly To Go In Writing Stage in February
According to the latest reports in Mid-Day, sources close to Animal director Sandeep Reddy Vanga revealed that the sequel Animal Park will go into the writing stage in February 2024.
Of late, the director is gearing up to shoot his cop thriller, Spirit with Prabhas in the next few months. At the same time, the writing team will work on the script of the sequel based on the plotline given by Sandeep.
According to the source, the basic structure of Animal Park was ready right when Animal was written as it was a multi-film outing. The second part will reportedly focus on Ranbir Kapoor’s character (Ranvijay) and his looks. The sequel will also highlight Rashmika Mandanna’s character’s (Gitanjali) relationship with Ranvijay and her relationship with her son.
The source added, “The idea is that while Sandeep shoots Spirit, he will take monthly updates on the script primarily being written by Pranay Vanga. He will actively work with the writers only in the second half of 2024. Ranbir Kapoor will focus on Animal Park only next year.”
Ranbir Kapoor Opens Up On Animal Park
During a recent conversation with Netflix India, Ranbir Kapoor opened up about the sequel. Regarding Animal Park, the actor said, “He (Vanga) has one or two scenes ready, which he narrated to me, and they are very exciting. Now, because of the success of part one, he has the confidence and courage to go even darker, deeper, and more complex. He can do anything.”