Animal Park Shooting Timeline Revealed: When Will Ranbir Kapoor's Sequel Begin

Following the monumental box office success of Animal in 2023, superstar Ranbir Kapoor's highly anticipated sequel, Animal Park, has been a constant topic of discussion among cinephiles. Amid various speculations and rumors over the past three years suggesting the project might be shelved, the makers have finally broken their silence. Providing a concrete timeline for the production, producer Pranay Reddy Vanga has officially revealed when the cameras will finally start rolling for the action-packed sequel.

Producer Pranay Reddy Vanga Confirms Production Timeline

Addressing the long-standing curiosity surrounding the sequel, producer Pranay Reddy Vanga—brother of director Sandeep Reddy Vanga—clarified the filmmaking schedule in a recent interview. He stated that after completing their upcoming directorial venture Spirit, starring Prabhas and Tripti Dimri, the team plans to take a brief six-month break. Once they return from vacation, pre-production and active work on Animal Park will officially commence. With Spirit slated for release on March 5 next year, active shooting for Animal Park is projected to kick off toward the end of next year.

Looking Back At The Phenomenal Success Of 'Animal'

Directed by Sandeep Reddy Vanga, the original action thriller Animal shattered box office records upon its theatrical release in 2023, establishing itself as one of the highest-grossing films of the decade and a defining milestone in Ranbir Kapoor's career. The climax of the original film explicitly set the stage for a darker, high-stakes sequel titled Animal Park, fueling immense fan excitement for the continuation of the intense crime saga.

Ranbir Kapoor's Packed Star-Studded Lineup

While fans eagerly await the arrival of Animal Park, Ranbir Kapoor boasts an exceptionally busy and high-profile professional calendar. The versatile actor is gearing up for the release of director Nitesh Tiwari's mega-budget mythological epic Ramayana: Part 1, which is scheduled to hit theaters this Diwali. Following that, Kapoor has signed on for Sanjay Leela Bhansali's much-awaited romantic drama Love and War, alongside upcoming schedules for the subsequent installments of the Brahmastra franchise.