Ever since the release of the trailer for the new film "Animal," the focus has been on lead actor Ranbir Kapoor's intense performance.
Paired opposite him, Rashmika Mandanna has also gained attention, particularly for a viral dialogue that she delivered with her teeth clenched.
Director and writer Sandeep Reddy Vanga has now shared that he anticipated this scene would garner a viral response.
In a recent interview with India Today, Vanga explained the emotional context of the scene and why Rashmika spoke with clenched teeth.
"Rashmika Mandanna was supposed to speak in a particular way because it is a very emotional scene. I knew there would be a certain reaction to it. When someone is feeling a certain emotion, then they speak with their teeth clenched. I think keeping it in the trailer has only given it multiple views. When you see it as part of the larger scene in the movie, it will make more sense.”
In the specific scene, Rashmika, with tightly clenched teeth, tells Ranbir, "I really wish he had died that day." Some internet users found the dialogue delivery unclear.
Ranbir Kapoor had previously mentioned during a promotional event that his character behaves instinctively in the film.
Regarding the film's title, he explained, “Once you see the film, you will understand. I think the reason why Sandeep Reddy Vanga called this film Animal is because an animal behaves out of instinct. They don't behave out of thought.”
Directed and written by Sandeep Reddy Vanga, the film features Ranbir and Rashmika alongside Anil Kapoor and Bobby Deol.
Anil plays Ranbir's father, while Rashmika is paired opposite the young actor, and Bobby portrays the antagonist.
Set to release on December 1, the film will be available in five languages: Hindi, Tamil, Telugu, Kannada, and Malayalam.