Miss World 2017 and actor Manushi Chhillar recently praised Sandeep Reddy Vanga and said she admired Rashmika Mandanna’s performance in Animal (2023). In an interview with Zoom, when asked about rumours of her being offered a role in the film, she said she wasn’t aware of them but wished she had known.
When asked which character she would have chosen between Rashmika Mandanna’s and Triptii Dimri’s roles if the rumours were true, Manushi replied, “I love him (Sandeep Reddy Vanga). See, both are really interesting roles (Rashmika Mandanna’s and Triptii Dimri’s characters). But I loved Rashmika’s character because, in this whole world where men were fighting each other, she really stood her ground.”
In Animal, Rashmika’s character Geetanjali is married to Vijay, played by Ranbir, while Triptii’s character Zoya has an affair with him. “She really confronted a man. She held him accountable. She said I don’t care about who you are, what you are doing outside, and how dangerous you might be. But you’re my husband, and I will hold you accountable. Her character had an arch. I felt that was such a good opportunity, and she did a great job. So, that’s a role I would have loved to do,” Manushi said.
After the massive success of Animal, Ranbir Kapoor fans are eagerly waiting for the film’s sequel Animal Park. However, looks like they will have to wait a little longer for the movie. Animal director Sandeep Reddy Vanga recently attended an award show in Mumbai when he shared an exciting update about the film’s sequel but revealed that the shooting will begin only in 2026.
“This is going to be bigger and wilder than Animal,” Vanga said as quoted by E-Times and then added, “The shooting of the film will begin by 2026.” Reportedly, Vicky Kaushal is being considered for a negative role in Animal Park.
first published: April 21, 2024, 11:47 IST