Ranbir Kapoor is all set for his movie ‘Animal’ hitting theaters on December 1. The film’s star cast is leaving no stone unturned in their promotional efforts. And even The excitement among fans soared after the trailer release, with many eagerly anticipating the movie’s OTT release.
According to reports from Smartprix, the movie is expected to debut on OTT platform Netflix India six to eight weeks after its theatrical release. Although the news has not been confirmed by any reliable sources, the rumors are strong. These reports suggest that the OTT release of ‘Animal’ will include an extended version, extending the runtime from the theatrical 3 hours and 21 minutes to 3 hours and 49 minutes.
Earlier, the makers had planned to release the extended version in theaters with two intervals. However, they considered it risky, and even the distributors preferred a cautious approach. Consequently, some scenes were edited, resulting in the final theatrical version’s runtime of 3 hours and 21 minutes.”
Commenting on the film’s length, Ranbir stated, “The story of Animal requires this amount of time to reach the audience. We saw the first cut that was 3 hours and 49 minutes, and we were entertained. Don’t be alarmed by the length; just come experience cinema at its best,” during a press meet.
Additionally, the movie has encountered accusations of plagiarism. One highly highlighted instance involves an intense axe fight scene set in a corridor, with netizens swiftly noting its resemblance to a sequence from the 2003 South Korean film ‘Oldboy.’
Furthermore, beyond the fight sequence, the movie faced allegations of song plagiarism. The song ‘Saari Duniya Jalaa Denge,’ sung by ‘B Praak’ and composed by ‘Jaani,’ raised concerns due to its striking similarity to the chartbuster ‘Tum Rooth Ke Math Jana’ from the film ‘Phagun,’ starring the iconic pair ‘Madhubala’ and ‘Bharat Bhushan.’
‘Animal’ also features Anil Kapoor, Bobby Deol, and Rashmika Mandanna in pivotal roles. Scheduled for release on December 1, the film will hit theaters in five languages: Hindi, Telugu, Tamil, Kannada, and Malayalam.
