OTT audiences, who had been eagerly waiting for the movie ‘Animal,’ finally saw its release on streaming platforms. It began streaming on Netflix (#AnimalOnNetflix) from Republic Day. Available in Telugu, Hindi, and other South Indian languages from Friday (January 26), the film’s quality aside, OTT viewers are expressing dissatisfaction over one particular aspect of ‘Animal’. Let’s find out what’s causing this discontent.
The Cause of Discontent!
During the promotions of ‘Animal’, director Sandeep Reddy Vanga mentioned that the movie, which runs for 3 hours and 21 minutes in theaters, contains additional scenes. He had raised expectations by suggesting that these extra scenes would be added in the OTT version. This heightened curiosity about ‘Animal’s OTT version. Even those who watched the movie in theaters were excited about the added scenes. However, the OTT release turned out to be the same as the theatrical version, leading to disappointment among those who expected more.
Netizens’ Outrage
Contrary to the director’s claim of 8 additional minutes, it seems that only 3 minutes of extra scenes were added to the OTT version. While the theater version of ‘Animal’ is 3 hours and 21 minutes long, the OTT version is 3 hours and 24 minutes. Viewers are expressing their disappointment on Twitter (X), under the hashtag #Animal, saying that the extra scenes are hardly noticeable. They are expressing severe disappointment at not finding the expected new scenes.
The Expected Scenes!
Some netizens, using Twitter (X) as a platform, have clarified which scenes they were particularly looking forward to. They anticipated more bold and elaborate scenes, such as the romance between the hero and heroine on a flight, and physical encounters between Ranbir and Tripti Dimri. Their expectations were fueled by thoughts of uncensored romance and violence scenes, which were cut by the censor board, being included in the OTT version.
Praise Too!
On the other hand, those watching ‘Animal’ for the first time are heaping praise on the film. Ranbir Kapoor’s acting is being lauded as exceptional. Director Sandeep Vanga’s direction and screenplay are also receiving acclaim. Action sequences and the hero’s portrayal are being elevated. Furthermore, they are sharing highlight scenes from ‘Animal’ on their X accounts, which are trending on Twitter with the hashtag #Animal.
A Rain of Money at the Box Office!
Released on December 1, the movie ‘Animal’ has brought in a rain of money at the box office. This is Sandeep Reddy Vanga’s second Bollywood film, following ‘Kabir Singh’ (Kabir Singh). ‘Animal’ has grossed over Rs. 900 crores worldwide. Rashmika Mandanna starred opposite Ranbir Kapoor, receiving critical acclaim for her excellent performance. Anil Kapoor, in the role of the father, also contributed significantly to the film’s success.
