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Time of India
2 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Move over Shah Rukh Khan, Rajinikanth and Prabhas: THIS actor is now India's most bankable star with Rs 5000 crore riding on him
Ranbir Kapoor has quietly ascended to become Indian cinema's most bankable star, surpassing established names with a staggering Rs 5,000 crore riding on his upcoming projects. Following the massive success of 'Animal,' Kapoor is set to headline ambitious ventures like 'Animal Park,' 'Love and War,' and 'Brahmastra Part Two: Dev. In an industry where superstardom is often defined by decades of dominance, a quiet but powerful shift is underway. While names like Shah Rukh Khan , Rajinikanth , and Prabhas have long ruled the marquee, the tides are changing. A new frontrunner has emerged—not just with box office hits, but with an unprecedented Rs 5,000 crore riding on his shoulders. Backed by massive upcoming projects and growing audience trust, Ranbir Kapoor is now poised to become Indian cinema's most bankable star. The most bankable star of Indian cinema Yes, according to trade analysts and industry estimates, Ranbir has quietly emerged as India's most bankable star—outshining even the biggest names in the business, including Rajinikanth, Prabhas, Shah Rukh Khan, Salman Khan, Aamir Khan, and Hrithik Roshan . With multiple high-stake projects riding on him and over Rs 5000 crore worth of investments in the pipeline, Ranbir is currently carrying the biggest bets in Indian cinema. Animal to Ramayana Ranbir's rise as India's most bankable star is backed by staggering numbers. His last outing, Animal (2023), directed by Sandeep Reddy Vanga , was a massive hit—grossing an impressive Rs 915 crore worldwide. And that's just the beginning. The actor's upcoming slate is even more ambitious. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Discover the 18 Most Jaw-Dropping Luxury Hotel Pools Around the World! Click Here Undo He'll headline Animal Park, the sequel to Animal, which is reportedly being made on a Rs 100 crore budget. Then there's Sanjay Leela Bhansali's epic Love and War, pegged at around Rs 200 crore. Add to that Brahmastra Part Two: Dev—the much-awaited continuation of Ayan Mukerji's fantasy saga—which is reportedly set to be made on a massive Rs 400 crore scale. Together, these projects alone account for over Rs 700 crore in production costs—a strong indicator of the industry's confidence in Ranbir's box office pull. And the biggest bet yet on Ranbir Kapoor? Nitesh Tiwari's Ramayana—a two-part magnum opus backed by Prime Focus. The project is reportedly being made on a staggering budget of Rs 4,300 crore, making it one of the most expensive cinematic ventures in Indian history.
Pink Villa
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- Pink Villa
What was Sandeep Reddy Vanga's biggest regret for Ranbir Kapoor's Animal? Director says 'I came under pressure...'
Ranbir Kapoor starrer Animal may have broken several box office records after its release, but director Sandeep Reddy Vanga still has some regrets. The film, which also starred Bobby Deol and Rashmika Mandanna in pivotal roles, went on to become one of the most talked-about films of 2023. But in a recent interview, the director confessed regretting its final cut, which he had to make just a week before the theatrical release. Sandeep Reddy Vanga on editing Animal's final cut During a candid chat with Vijay Deverakonda and the director of his upcoming film Kingdom, Gowtam Tinnanuri, Sandeep Reddy Vanga revealed that he was pressurized into trimming Animal's runtime. It was just days before the Ranbir Kapoor starrer's theatrical release, and he continues to feel the loss of the moments that did not make it to the big screen. Talking about the entire process, Vanga revealed that the first cut of Animal was 3 hours and 45 minutes long. Later, the next cut, which he found satisfactory, was 3 hours and 30 minutes. But he came under pressure 7 days before the release, and had to edit out 7 minutes. While the theatrical release of Animal is over 3 hours, Sandeep revealed that after watching the film in theaters for a week, he realized what he had sacrificed in the final few moments that he had to cut. 'It was a good cut, but I regret it.' Sandeep Reddy Vanga also went on to add that when Animal was about to be released on OTT, he wanted to add the 7 edited minutes in the Netflix version. 'Even if I didn't finish it in 3.45, I finished it in 3.30. But when the film was released on the OTT platform, it was exactly the same length as its theatrical release.' Animal became a topic of discussion after its release. The film went on to become a turning point for all the actors, including Triptii Dimri, who played a small role. Well, now, the director is working on its sequel Animal Park, and we bet fans cannot wait for more updates.
News18
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- News18
Sandeep Reddy Vanga Regrets Cutting 7 Minutes From Animal: ‘It Was A Good Cut But...'
Last Updated: Sandeep Reddy Vanga regrets cutting 7 minutes from Animal before release. Says he wanted to add them back on Netflix but couldn't. 'It was a good cut, but I regret it.' While Animal roared at the box office and became one of 2023's most talked-about films, director Sandeep Reddy Vanga admits the final cut left him with lingering regret. In a candid chat with Arjun Reddy star Vijay Deverakonda and Kingdom director Gowtam Tinnanuri, Vanga opened up about the internal and external pressures he faced just days before the film's theatrical release. 'What happened was, the first cut of Animal was 3 hours and 45 minutes, and the next cut — my satisfactory cut — was 3 hours and 30 minutes. I came under pressure seven days before release, I edited out like seven minutes," Vanga revealed. Despite its final runtime of over three hours, Animal was a critical and commercial juggernaut. The Ranbir Kapoor-led action drama, known for its stylized violence, turbulent father-son relationship, and raw emotional intensity, earned over ₹550 crore at the Indian box office. Yet for Vanga, the cost of shaving off those seven minutes still stings. 'It was a good cut," he admitted, 'but I regret it." The director said that repeatedly watching the film during its theatrical run made him keenly aware of what was missing. He had hoped to use the Netflix release as an opportunity to restore those lost moments. 'I wanted to add seven more minutes to the Netflix version. Even if I didn't finish it in 3.45, I finished it in 3.30. I regret that a lot," he added. However, when Animal finally premiered on Netflix, fans noticed that it mirrored the theatrical release exactly — with no added footage. Despite the omission, Animal became a career-defining moment for many involved. Ranbir Kapoor received widespread acclaim for his intense performance, Bobby Deol saw a resurgence as a menacing antagonist, and Triptii Dimri garnered attention for her nuanced role. The excitement around the film has now shifted to its upcoming sequel, Animal Park, which is currently in development and slated for release in 2027. With fans eagerly awaiting what Vanga calls a darker and more twisted continuation, one can only hope the director gets to share his full vision this time — no trims, no compromises. Disclaimer: Comments reflect users' views, not News18's. Please keep discussions respectful and constructive. Abusive, defamatory, or illegal comments will be removed. News18 may disable any comment at its discretion. By posting, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.
Time of India
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Sandeep Reddy Vanga reveals regret over trimming Ranbir Kapoor starrer Animal's runtime by 7-8 minutes
Sandeep Reddy Vanga, director of the blockbuster 'Animal,' regrets cutting seven minutes from the film's theatrical release due to pre-release pressure. Despite the film's success and runtime exceeding three hours, Vanga felt the missing scenes impacted the film's depth. He hoped to restore them for the Netflix version, but the OTT release remained unchanged. Sandeep Reddy Vanga 's Animal may have turned out to be one of the most talked-about and commercially successful films of 2023, but the filmmaker still carries a tinge of regret when it comes to its final cut. In a candid revelation he had with his Arjun Reddy actor Vijay Deverakonda and director of his upcoming film Kingdom Gowtam Tinnanuri , Vanga admitted that he was pressured into trimming the film's runtime just days before its theatrical release, and he continues to feel the loss of moments that didn't make it to the big screen. Speaking about the process, the Kabir Singh and Arjun Reddy director shared,'What happened was, the first cut of Animal was 3 hours and 45 minutes, and the next cut—my satisfactory cut—was 3 hours and 30 minutes I came under pressure seven days before release, I edited out like seven minutes.' While the theatrical version of Animal was still over three hours long, the director said that watching it in theatres for a week made him realise what he had sacrificed in those final few minutes.'It was a good cut,' he admitted, 'but I regret it.' The Ranbir Kapoor-starrer was known for its intense emotional core, stylized violence, and complex father-son dynamics, all of which struck a chord with audiences and sparked countless debates online. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Walmart Cameras Captured These Hilarious 20 Photos Undo Yet for Vanga, a few more scenes could have offered an even deeper exploration of the film's themes. As for redemption, the filmmaker revealed he had hoped to revisit his original vision when preparing Animal's release for Netflix.'I wanted to add seven more minutes to the Netflix version. Even if I didn't finish it in 3.45, I finished it in 3.30,' he said. 'I regret that a lot.'But when the film was released on the OTT platform it was exactly the same length as it's theatrical release. Animal turned out to a major turning point for everyone involved in the film from Ranbir Kapoor to Bobby Deol to Triptii Dimri. The film minted over Rs 550 crore at the box office and it's sequel Animal Park is one of the keenly anticipated film which is expected to release in 2027.
Hindustan Times
5 days ago
- Entertainment
- Hindustan Times
Sandeep Reddy Vanga shares an update about his next film, Spirit, with Prabhas and Triptii Dimri. Here's what he said
Despite ongoing discussion around Deepika Padukone's reported exit from Spirit due to conflicting work thoughts, Sandeep Reddy Vanga is focused on moving forward with the project. The director has confirmed that the production on Spirit, starring Prabhas and Triptii Dimri, is slated to begin this September. The storyline of Spirit is not out yet. Sandeep Reddy Vanga to start Spirit shoot The filmmaker shared an update about his film during a chat with Vijay Deverakonda and filmmaker Gowtam Tinnanuri on the Sithara Entertainments channel on YouTube. He shared that Spirit will have back-to-back schedules and a non-stop shooting plan once it hits the floors. Earlier this year, the film made headlines when Deepika Padukone exited the project following disagreements over working hours and compensation. At that time, Sandeep had posted a scathing note seemingly criticising actor Deepika for 'ousting' the script of Spirit. Taking to X (formerly Twitter), Sandeep didn't name anyone, but appeared to have slammed Deepika for "dirty PR games" and "putting down a younger actor". Following her exit, Triptii Dimri was roped in to play the female lead opposite Prabhas. According to several reports, Sandeep has already completed the musical compositions for Spirit in collaboration with composer Harshavardhan Rameshwar. Some time back, while speaking to Baradwaj Rangan for Galatta Plus YouTube channel, Sandeep reacted to dealing with the pressure of the box office, and spoke about Spirit. When asked if he is also concerned about the economics, the filmmaker opined, 'I think because the kind of budget they are putting, I feel the producer is safe. With Prabhas and my combination along with satellite and digital rights, we can recover our budget there itself. If everything goes well with the teaser, trailer and songs pre-release and whatever we do to grab the audiences attention, opening day would be ₹150 crore. It's a trade calculation. It should be worldwide or pan-India. Easily it could be ₹150 crore in one day for a film like this if the material is good.' About Spirit Spirit marks the first-ever on-screen collaboration between Prabhas and Triptii Dimri and her second collaboration with director Sandeep Reddy Vanga, producer Bhushan Kumar, and Pranay Reddy Vanga, following the success of Animal. Backed by T-Series and Bhadrakali Pictures, Spirit will feature Prabhas as a fierce and intense police officer. After wrapping up Spirit, Sandeep will start the process of writing for his much-awaited project, Animal Park, on which he will once again collaborate with Ranbir Kapoor following the success of Animal.
