Bobby Deol REACTS To Claims Of Him Overshadowing Ranbir Kapoor In Animal; Says, “Agar Usne Theek Se Nahi Kiya….”

Bobby Deol made a remarkable comeback to the big screen as the antagonist alongside Ranbir Kapoor in Sandeep Reddy Vanga’s Animal. Though his role was brief—only about 15 minutes—he received widespread praise, with many viewers feeling he even outshone Ranbir. While some believed Bobby stole the spotlight, the actor humbly credited Ranbir for adding depth to his character.

Bobby Deol REACTS To Overshadowing Ranbir Kapoor In Animal

In a recent interview with Filmygyan, Bobby responded to these claims with a gracious attitude that won hearts online. When told that audiences felt he overshadowed Ranbir in Animal, Bobby said, “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” (It’s not like that. Ranbir had to carry the film for three hours, while I just had 15 minutes. If Ranbir hadn’t handled those three hours well, my 15 minutes wouldn’t have mattered).

Lord Bobby with a sensible answer to the question ‘Bobby Deol overshadowed Ranbir Kapoor in Animal’
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He also reflected on the impact of his character, “Isliye hua kyunki Ranbir ka character, jis hisaab se Ranbir ne usse perform kiya… agar usne theek se nahi kiya hota naa, toh mera aana, matlab hi nahi rakhta” (That impact happened because of how Ranbir portrayed his character… if he hadn’t done it so well, my appearance wouldn’t have made any difference).

Bobby emphasised that a film’s success often depends on both a strong hero and a compelling antagonist. He added, “It can’t be that from the start, everyone knows the hero will win—that takes away the fun, even for the audience.”

About Animal

Directed by Sandeep Reddy Vanga and produced by T-Series Films, Bhadrakali Pictures, and Cine1 Studios, Animal was released in theatres in 2023. The action-drama featured Ranbir Kapoor, Anil Kapoor, Bobby Deol, Rashmika Mandanna, and Triptii Dimri. It explored the tense relationship between Ranvijay Singh and his father, industrialist Balbir Singh.

After years abroad, Ranvijay returns home seeking revenge against those who tried to assassinate his father. The film faced criticism for misogynistic undertones and graphic violence. Despite this, Animal became one of the highest-grossing films of the year, grossing Rs 915 crore worldwide and Rs 553.87 crore in India.

Bobby Deol’s Upcoming Projects

Bobby’s thriller crime drama Bandar, directed by Anurag Kashyap. It had its world premiere in the Special Presentations section at the 2025 Toronto International Film Festival on September 6, 2025. The film, starring Sanya Malhotra in the lead role, is yet to hit theaters. Additionally, Bobby stars alongside Alia Bhatt and Sharvari Wagh in YRF’s Alpha, which is scheduled for release during Christmas 2025.

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