Animal
Directed by Sandeep Reddy Vanga · 2023 ·
Animal (2023) earns a 61% Celluloid Score — Recommended. Recommended — recommended by most critics and audiences.Critics and audiences are closely aligned on this one.
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Theatrical release Where to watch
- Netflix
Where to watch Animal by country
| Country | Streaming on |
|---|---|
| India | Netflix |
| Indonesia | Netflix |
| Japan | Netflix |
| Malaysia | Netflix |
| Nigeria | Netflix |
| Pakistan | Netflix |
| Philippines | Netflix |
| South Africa | Netflix |
| South Korea | Netflix |
| Thailand | Netflix |
| Turkey | Netflix |
| United Arab Emirates | Netflix |
| United Kingdom | Netflix |
| United States | Netflix |
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Why this score?
- Celluloid's editorial rating is positive (68/100).
- General viewers mostly liked it (71%).
- Celluloid Score 61% combines 4 verified rating inputs; audience sentiment is shown separately.
Best for
- Epic-length viewers who want a big-screen experience
Not ideal for
- Viewers who dislike long runtimes
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Is Animal worth watching?
Yes — Animal earns a 61% Celluloid Score. Recommended — recommended by most critics and audiences.
Celluloid Verdict
Sandeep Reddy Vanga’s violent family saga became one of Hindi cinema’s most polarizing — and most searched — event films of the decade.
Celluloid editorial verdict
Critics and audiences are closely aligned on this one.
What is Animal about?
The hardened son of a powerful industrialist returns home after years abroad and vows to take bloody revenge on those threatening his father's life.
Critic Reviews
Animal (2023) Review
★★★½☆
Sandeep Reddy Vanga's Animal (2023) remains a defining Action landmark from India, with scores that still shape how audiences discover the title.
Worth watching — solid entertainment with lasting cultural visibility.
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