Animal (2023) Review
★★★½☆ 3.5/5
Worth watching — solid entertainment with lasting cultural visibility.
Is Animal worth watching?
Yes — Animal is worth watching, with a 68% Critic Score and 71% Audience Score on Celluloid. It earns a 66% Celluloid Score across critic reviews, audience polls, Metascore (58), Letterboxd (3.2/5), and IMDb (6.8/10).
Directed by Sandeep Reddy Vanga, Animal runs 201 minutes in Hindi. On Celluloid we index it for “Animal review”, “is Animal worth watching”, and related discovery queries from India.
What is Animal about?
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.
Critics consensus: Sandeep Reddy Vanga’s violent family saga became one of Hindi cinema’s most polarizing — and most searched — event films of the decade. The film stars Ranbir Kapoor, Rashmika Mandanna, Anil Kapoor, Bobby Deol, Triptii Dimri, and others.
Should you watch Animal tonight?
Yes, if the premise appeals — Animal is a solid pick among India action. At 201 minutes, it asks for a committed evening — and the five-source score breakdown on the movie page shows where critics and audiences agree.
Where can I watch Animal?
Streaming availability varies by region — check Netflix, Prime Video, Disney+, and local OTT platforms, or theatrical revivals. Animal (2023) is indexed on CelluloidScore.com with cast, scores, and IMDb tt13751694. Explore more from India on our country hub or browse action films.