Bobby Deol on outshining Ranbir Kapoor in ‘Animal’: ‘Mere 15 minute ka koi value nahi hota’ |

In 2023, ‘Animal’ showcased Ranbir Kapoor’s intense performance and Bobby Deol’s memorable brief role as Abrar Haque. Despite limited screen time, Bobby praised Ranbir’s work. The film’s success led to the sequel Animal Park, scheduled for filming in 2027, promising more psychological drama and action.

In 2023, when ‘Animal’ released in cinemas, director Sandeep Reddy Vanga revealed a raw and intense side of Ranbir Kapoor while bringing Bobby Deol back into the spotlight. The movie became one of the top hits of the year, even though its graphic depiction of violence and manhood sparked debate. Despite the divided opinions, everyone praised Bobby’s unforgettable portrayal of Abrar Haque, a role that, with less than 15 minutes of screen time and no spoken lines, captured the imagination of audiences nationwide.Bobby Deol’s humble response to fan comparisonsDuring a recent chat with Filmygyan, Bobby responded modestly to a fan who claimed his acting in ‘Animal’ outshone Ranbir’s. He stated, “Aisa kuchh nahi hai. Agar Ranbir ko 3 ghante sambhaalne the, mujhe sirf 15 minute sambhaalne the. Agar Ranbir woh 3 ghante nahi sambhaal paata toh mere 15 minute ka koi value nahi hota.” (That’s not the case at all. If Ranbir had to handle three hours, I only had to handle fifteen minutes. If Ranbir hadn’t been able to handle those three hours, my fifteen minutes wouldn’t have had any value.)Bobby gave credit to Ranbir’s powerful performance for making his own brief role as Abrar Haque so impactful. He explained, “It happened because of how Ranbir performed his character. If he hadn’t done it right, my entry wouldn’t have meant anything”.‘Animal’s successDeol shared his thoughts on Animal’s success, emphasizing the importance of a strong hero-villain dynamic. He said, “See, an action film, a drama, only works when you have a strong antagonist and a strong protagonist. Both have to work towards winning. It can’t be that you know from the start who’s going to win. Then it’s no fun — not for the audience either.” His portrayal of Abrar Haque — intense, quiet, and captivating — sparked widespread attention in Bollywood. The popular “Jamal Kudu” entry song turned Bobby into a cultural phenomenon, sparking memes and becoming a symbol of cool.‘Animal’s story continues with the sequelAlthough Bobby’s character dies in ‘Animal’, the narrative continues. Ranbir will return as his character in the eagerly awaited sequel, ‘Animal Park’, which aims to explore the intense psychological battles introduced earlier. Ranbir has confirmed that filming will start in 2027, promising another gripping instalment in the ‘Animal’ series.