: Vijay grows up in the shadow of his emotionally unavailable father. When an assassination attempt is made on Balbir, Vijay returns from abroad to embark on a ruthless, blood-soaked quest for vengeance.
At its heart, Animal is not a traditional hero-versus-villain story; it is described by critics as .
The keyword points to one of the most polarizing and successful films in recent Indian cinema history. Released on December 1, 2023, the Hindi-language action drama Animal took the box office by storm, while simultaneously igniting a nationwide debate over its portrayal of masculinity, violence, and father-son dynamics.
: Ranbir Kapoor delivers a career-defining performance as Ranvijay "Vijay" Singh, the son of powerful industrialist Balbir Singh ( Anil Kapoor ).