Sandeep Reddy Vanga‘s crime thriller Animal is currently dominating the box office in its opening weekend, and audiences are all praise for the movie for its intense action sequences and the outstanding performances of the cast. A standout moment from the film’s trailer features lead star Ranbir Kapoor wielding a massive machine gunand unleashing a hail of bullets.What has captivated audiences even more is the revelation that the awe-inspiring machine gun in the scene wasn’t a product of CGI wizardry but a real, tangible element.
During a promotional event in Chennai, the behind-the-scenes details of the colossal machine gun featured in the “Animal” trailer were unveiled. Production designer Suresh Selvarajan revealed that the 500kg war machine gun was entirely handcrafted from real steel, a remarkable feat that took four months to complete.
Selvarajan, discussing the extraordinary creation showcased in the 18-minute interval action sequence of the film, expressed, “I never saw such a thing happen for any Indian film. It was Sandeep’s (director) vision.”
Ranbir Kapoor, reflecting on shooting with the war machine during the Chennai promotions, recalled the moment when Selvarajan first presented the creation to the cast. Kapoor praised the originality of the machine, commending the vision of both Selvarajan and director Sandeep Reddy Vanga.
Kapoor shared insights into the challenges of portraying realistic action scenes with the machine, emphasising the need to imagine the physical impacts on the body and ears during extended shooting hours. Despite the bullets being simulated, Kapoor highlighted the importance of considering the effects to enhance the authenticity of the performance. He expressed his fascination with the concept and gratitude for the opportunity to work with such an incredible creation.
The machine gun has been showcased during the movie premieres, allowing fans to capture photographs alongside this unique prop.
Animal, featuring a star-studded cast including Ranbir Kapoor, Bobby Deol, Rashmika Mandanna, Triptii Dimri, and Anil Kapoor, premiered in theaters on December 1.
During a promotional event in Chennai, the behind-the-scenes details of the colossal machine gun featured in the “Animal” trailer were unveiled. Production designer Suresh Selvarajan revealed that the 500kg war machine gun was entirely handcrafted from real steel, a remarkable feat that took four months to complete.
Selvarajan, discussing the extraordinary creation showcased in the 18-minute interval action sequence of the film, expressed, “I never saw such a thing happen for any Indian film. It was Sandeep’s (director) vision.”
Ranbir Kapoor, reflecting on shooting with the war machine during the Chennai promotions, recalled the moment when Selvarajan first presented the creation to the cast. Kapoor praised the originality of the machine, commending the vision of both Selvarajan and director Sandeep Reddy Vanga.
Kapoor shared insights into the challenges of portraying realistic action scenes with the machine, emphasising the need to imagine the physical impacts on the body and ears during extended shooting hours. Despite the bullets being simulated, Kapoor highlighted the importance of considering the effects to enhance the authenticity of the performance. He expressed his fascination with the concept and gratitude for the opportunity to work with such an incredible creation.
The machine gun has been showcased during the movie premieres, allowing fans to capture photographs alongside this unique prop.
Animal, featuring a star-studded cast including Ranbir Kapoor, Bobby Deol, Rashmika Mandanna, Triptii Dimri, and Anil Kapoor, premiered in theaters on December 1.
