Nana Patekar shares his reaction on Ranbir Kapoor’s Animal calling Anil Kapoor ‘Anil-mal’: “You are the only person who delivered a restrained performance…”

In a recent interview, Nana Patekar shared his thoughts on the Ranbir Kapoor-led film Animal and evaluated the performance of his close friend Anil Kapoor in the movie.

Nana Patekar

Nana Patekar, known for his candid opinions in Bollywood, recently shared his views on the 2023 blockbuster Animal, starring Ranbir Kapoor. True to his straightforward nature, Nana praised the performance of his close friend Anil Kapoor, who played Ranbir’s father in the film.

Directed by Sandeep Reddy Vanga, Animal is packed with intense action, drama, violence, and power struggles. The film explores the complex father-son bond, with Anil Kapoor’s portrayal receiving significant attention and appreciation for its depth and impact.

Nana Patekar praises Anil Kapoor’s performance in Animal

Nana Patekar
Nana Patekar recently had an open discussion with his former co-star and friend Anil Kapoor to promote Nana’s upcoming film Vanvaas. During their conversation, Nana admitted he was initially reluctant to watch the highly anticipated film Animal, but eventually watched it after his friends assured him that Anil had delivered a good performance.

He shared, “I saw Animal and called you and said, ‘I watched Anil-mal.’ You are the only person who delivered a restrained performance in the film. Everybody else’s acting was heightened. I initially refused to watch the film, but my friends forced me, saying, ‘Anil has done a great job in it.”

About Animal

Nana Patekar
Animal was one of the highest-grossing Indian films of the previous year. Directed by Sandeep Reddy Vanga, the film follows Rannvijay Singh as he uncovers an assassination attempt on his father, Balbir Singh, which sets him on a vengeful path. The star-studded cast includes Ranbir Kapoor, Rashmika Mandanna, Anil Kapoor, Bobby Deol, and Triptii Dimri. Despite its box office success, Animal faced criticism for allegedly glorifying toxic masculinity and violent behaviour, sparking debates on its portrayal of such themes.