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Animal

film by Vanga [2023]

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The film Animal (2023) stars Ranbir Kapoor as the son of an industrialist who seeks violent revenge after an attempt on his father's life. The movie is noted as Kapoor's biggest hit and one of the highest-grossing Indian films ever. However, it received negative reviews for its portrayal of violence, misogyny, and toxic masculinity. Anil Kapoor also appeared in Animal (2023), playing a powerful industrialist.12

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