Ranbir Kapoor confirms ‘Animal Park’ filming to begin in 2027

Actor Ranbir Kapoor has officially confirmed that filming for Animal Park, the sequel to Animal, is scheduled to begin in 2027. Speaking in a recent interview with Deadline Hollywood, Kapoor addressed the future of the franchise, offering clarity on timelines, creative direction, and his expanded role in the upcoming installment.

A trilogy in the making

Director Sandeep Reddy Vanga has confirmed plans to expand the Animal universe into a three-part franchise, with Animal Park positioned as the second installment. The decision follows the commercial and cultural impact of Animal, which sparked intense debate while emerging as one of the biggest box-office performers in recent years.

Why production is delayed

The sequel’s delayed timeline is primarily due to scheduling commitments on both sides:

• Sandeep Reddy Vanga is currently focused on Spirit, his next directorial project starring Prabhas

• Ranbir Kapoor is occupied with multiple large-scale productions, including Love & War and Ramayana

As a result, the makers have aligned on a 2027 shoot window to accommodate the scale and preparation required for the sequel.

Ranbir Kapoor in dual roles

One of the biggest revelations from the interview was Kapoor’s confirmation that he will portray both the protagonist and the antagonist in Animal Park. The actor will reprise his role as Ranvijay while also playing the body double introduced in the post-credit sequence of the first film, setting up a central psychological and physical confrontation.

A darker, more complex sequel

According to Kapoor, Animal Park will push the narrative into darker and more layered territory, expanding on themes of identity, violence, and obsession hinted at in the original film’s ending. The sequel is expected to explore the consequences of the plastic surgery twist and the emergence of a vengeful double, making the conflict more intimate and unsettling than before.

With filming slated for 2027, Animal Park is shaping up to be one of the most ambitious and anticipated Hindi film sequels currently in development.