Animal
The hardened son of a powerful industrialist returns home after years abroad and vows to take bloody revenge on those threatening his father's life.
Directed by Sandeep Reddy Vanga · Action · Crime · Drama · 204 min · 2023
Director
Sandeep Reddy Vanga
Studio
T-Series Films / Bhadrakali Pictures / Cine1 Studios
Release
01 Dec 2023
Runtime
204 min
Genres
Action, Crime, Drama
Full Plot
The hardened son of a powerful industrialist returns home after years abroad and vows to take bloody revenge on those threatening his father's life.
Cast & Characters
Did You Know?
Made on an estimated budget of $13.0M, Animal has grossed $108.3M worldwide — about 8.3x its budget.
Source: TMDb API · verified 2026-08-02
Animal is part of TMDb's "The Animal Collection."
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Did You Know Animal was initially set to release in October 2019 but was postponed several times before finally releasing on December 1, 2023.
Source: Wikipedia · verified 2026-09-02
Did You Know the film's lead actor Naga Chaitanya inspired the protagonist's looks with his style of long hair and beard as well as real-life outfits.
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Did You Know the first cut of Animal was 225 minutes long, but it was later trimmed down to 210 minutes by its director Sandeep Reddy Vanga.
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Did You Know the film received an A (adults only) certificate from the Central Board of Film Certification for strong bloody violence, profanity and some sexuality.
Source: Wikipedia · verified 2026-09-02
Critical Assessment
Animal holds 6.2/10 on IMDb (111,191 votes), 26% on Rotten Tomatoes, 33/100 on Metacritic.
Not enough independent critic/audience score breakdown available.
Ratings as of August 5, 2026
Where to Watch
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United Kingdom
India
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AI Verdict
AI-generatedBased on aggregated scores (6.2/10 on IMDb (111,191 votes), 26% on Rotten Tomatoes, 33/100 on Metacritic), this is a data-driven snapshot rather than an editorial take.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Animal's Rotten Tomatoes score?+
Animal holds a 26% critics' score on Rotten Tomatoes.
What is Animal's IMDb rating?+
Animal has a 6.2/10 rating on IMDb from 111,191 votes.
What is Animal's Metacritic score?+
Animal has a Metascore of 33/100 on Metacritic.
Is Animal good? What are critics saying?+
Animal holds 6.2/10 on IMDb (111,191 votes), 26% on Rotten Tomatoes, 33/100 on Metacritic.
How long is Animal?+
Animal has a runtime of 204 min.
Who directed Animal?+
Animal was directed by Sandeep Reddy Vanga.
Where can I watch Animal?+
Animal is available to stream, rent, or buy on Netflix.
