Sandeep Reddy Vanga’s Animal Heads to Japan

Sandeep Reddy Vanga, best known for directing Animal (2023), celebrates his birthday as the film moves toward an international release.

Animal releases in Japanese theatres in February 2026, marking another milestone in its expanding global journey.

The film explores a violent and emotionally intense father-son relationship between Ranvijay and his emotionally distant father.

Ranvijay’s obsession with earning his father’s approval gradually pushes him toward brutality.

This obsession symbolises Ranvijay’s transformation from a human being into an “animal.”

Vanga uses this descent to blur the boundaries between love, loyalty, and destruction.

Ranvijay’s aggressive “alpha-male” persona generates widespread discussion among Indian audiences.

Some viewers praise the film’s raw intensity and powerful performances.

Others criticise its glorification of violence and portrayal of female characters.

These debates keep Animal at the centre of cultural conversations long after its release.

With its Japanese release, Animal extends its reach beyond Indian cinema.

The film invites new audiences to engage with its provocative and controversial themes.

Love it or hate it, Animal continues to attract attention.The film reinforces Sandeep Reddy Vanga’s reputation as a filmmaker who refuses to play safe.

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Finally Sandeep Reddy Vanga Animal Set to Release in Japan