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Yash’s nude scene in Toxic trailer sparks comparisons with Animal: ‘PhD in copying Ranbir Kapoor’

Yash’s nude scene in Toxic trailer sparks comparisons with Animal: ‘PhD in copying Ranbir Kapoor’

The much-awaited trailer of Toxic: A Fairytale for Grown-Ups was released on Saturday at a grand event in Bengaluru, with several scenes quickly becoming talking points online. Yash’s bare-body appearance and the film’s action sequences have sparked comparisons with Ranbir Kapoor’s Animal, which released in 2023 and became a major box-office success. A scene from Yash’s Toxic (R) is being compared with a much-talked about sequence from Ranbir Kapoor’s Animal. Yash’s Toxic trailer sparks comparison to Ranbir Kapoor’s Animal Soon after the trailer dropped, fans flooded social media with their reactions. While some praised the trailer and Yash’s gangster avatar, others felt his character and appearance were reminiscent of Ranbir’s in Animal. One X user shared side-by-side pictures of Ranbir and Yash’s nude scenes from their respective films and wrote, “Yash done PHD in copying and inspiring Ranbir.” Another commented, “Seeing this still reminded me of Ranbir Kapoor’s from Animal.” Another X user shared pictures of Yash’s bare-body scenes and wrote, “copy from Animal?” Another tweet read, “Toxic is literally a cheap copy of Animal.” …

Ramanand Sagar’s grandson reviews Ramayana trailer, objects to Ranbir Kapoor’s casting: ‘He has baggage after Animal’

Ramanand Sagar’s grandson reviews Ramayana trailer, objects to Ranbir Kapoor’s casting: ‘He has baggage after Animal’

It is hard to match the legacy of legendary director and producer Ramanand Sagar, who created the iconic 1987 television series Ramayan. However, Ranbir Kapoor-starrer Ramayana has been creating significant buzz ever since its trailer was released. Now, Ramanand’s grandson, Shiv Sagar, has shared his review of the film’s trailer. Actor Ranbir Kapoor is portraying Ram in the film Ramayana ‘Didn’t care for other actors apart from Yash’ While Shiv praised the film’s VFX and appreciated the casting of Sai Pallavi and Yash, he was critical of Ranbir Kapoor’s casting as Lord Ram. In the clip posted by Tooth Mountain Farms that is now going viral, Shiv said, “I saw the trailer, and of course, the trailer was much better than the promo because the teaser that they had put out before had very little information. In the trailer, we could see more of the characters and more of the VFX, and also they revealed Ravan, which is played by Yash.” Praising Yash and Sai Pallavi’s casting as Ravana and Sita, he said, “Overall, I …

Dipika Chikhlia says Ranbir Kapoor’s Animal proves he can play Ram

Dipika Chikhlia says Ranbir Kapoor’s Animal proves he can play Ram

Veteran actress Dipika Chikhlia, who became a household name after portraying Sita in Ramanand Sagar’s iconic Ramayan, has come out in support of Ranbir Kapoor’s casting as Lord Ram in Nitesh Tiwari’s ambitious mythological epic Ramayana. Her remarks come amid ongoing online debates, with a section of social media users questioning whether Ranbir, known for intense roles like Animal, is the right choice to portray the revered deity. Dipika Chikhlia backs Ranbir Kapoor Speaking about the criticism surrounding the actor’s casting, Dipika said audiences should judge an actor by his versatility rather than by a single role. Defending Ranbir, she stated, “If he can do Animal, he can play Ram. An actor is meant to portray different kinds of characters.” She emphasized that performers should not be confined to one image and that the essence of acting lies in adapting to diverse roles. Disclaimer: We do not own any of the content, ideas, images, or text presented here. All rights belong to their respective owners. For more information and to view the original source, please …

Dipika Chikhlia defends Ranbir Kapoor’s casting in Ramayana amid criticism: ‘Someone who can do Animal can play Ram’

Dipika Chikhlia defends Ranbir Kapoor’s casting in Ramayana amid criticism: ‘Someone who can do Animal can play Ram’

Nitesh Tiwari’s Ramayana is not just one of the most-awaited films in Indian cinema, it’s also one of the most polarising ones. Even as some remain excited about the film adaptation of the epic, there has been criticism surrounding the casting of Ranbir Kapoor as Ram. TV show Ramayana actor Dipika Chikhlia, who once played Sita, defended his casting on a podcast. Dipika Chikhlia thinks Ranbir Kapoor is lucky to be playing Ram in Ramayana. Dipika Chikhlia defends Ranbir Kapoor in Ramayana Dipika was asked for her opinion on Nitesh’s upcoming Ramayana films, including Ranbir’s casting as Ram, on the Hindi Rush podcast. It was pointed out that he has made films like Animal in the past, which, according to the host, added to the criticism. Dipika, however, stated that his job as an actor was to play a variety of roles. “He’s an actor. It’s not like we descended from above,” she said, referring to herself and co-star Arun Govil, who played Ram on the TV show. “It’s a great thing for an actor …

‘If he can do Animal, he can play Ram’: Dipika Chikhalia defends Ranbir’s Ramayana casting | Bollywood News

‘If he can do Animal, he can play Ram’: Dipika Chikhalia defends Ranbir’s Ramayana casting | Bollywood News

Hours after the trailer of Nitesh Tiwari’s Ramayana was unveiled, Dipika Chikhalia, who became synonymous with Sita after portraying the goddess in Ramanand Sagar’s iconic television series, weighed in on the film. Speaking about the much-awaited adaptation, she expressed confidence in Sai Pallavi’s portrayal of Sita and defended Ranbir Kapoor against criticism over playing Lord Ram after Animal, saying actors should be free to take on diverse roles. Speaking to Hindi Rush, Deepika also described Ramayana as a massive cinematic undertaking and said its reported Rs 4,000 crore budget would allow the makers to bring the epic’s grand scale to life. Deepika Chikhalia on Sai Pallavi playing Sita Dipika Chikhalia said she has immense faith in Sai Pallavi’s acting abilities and sees no reason to criticise the casting before watching the film. “I have seen Sai Pallavi’s South Indian films, and in my opinion, she is a very, very good actor. She is playing Sita, and I don’t want to say anything negative about it. Why should I speak negatively about someone’s project? We’ll see …

Ranbir Kapoor Skips Animal Park From Line-Up; Film To Meet Brahmastra’s Fate?

Ranbir Kapoor Skips Animal Park From Line-Up; Film To Meet Brahmastra’s Fate?

Ranbir Kapoor Skips Animal Park in Film Line-Up, Will It Go Brahmastra Route? (Photo Credit: Instagram) Actor Ranbir Kapoor has an interesting line-up of films, with the epic Ramayana being the next. For the film’s promotions, the actor recently attended the San Diego Comic-Con. At the popular festival, the makers played the trailer and also spoke about the film. On the sidelines of the event, Ranbir also spoke about his upcoming line-up of films while addressing rumours. However, he failed to mention Animal Park. A casual slip-up or intentional? No Animal Park For Ranbir Kapoor? The actor addressed one of the biggest rumours surrounding his upcoming line-up. For months, it was being speculated that the Shamshera actor would be a part of Dhoom 4. On the Review Nation YouTube channel, when the host mentioned that the actor would be a part of the beloved Dhoom franchise, Kapoor clarified, “No, right now I am working on Ramayana and another film called Love & War, which is directed by Mr. Sanjay Bhansali. That should be out on …

Ranbir Kapoor denies he’s starring in Dhoom 4 after years of rumours; doesn’t bring up Animal Park

Ranbir Kapoor denies he’s starring in Dhoom 4 after years of rumours; doesn’t bring up Animal Park

The team of Ramayana were recently at San Diego Comic-Con to promote their upcoming film. Director Nitesh Tiwari, producer Namit Malhotra, and actors Ranbir Kapoor and Yash attended the event and spoke about the film. On the sidelines, Ranbir also spoke about his upcoming projects, denying that he’s a part of Dhoom 4. (Also Read: Yash says he would ‘spoil the atmosphere’ on Ramayana set with his loud music: ‘I used to get big speakers’) Ranbir Kapoor spoke about his upcoming films while promoting Ramayana at Comic-Con. (AP) Ranbir Kapoor on Dhoom 4 On the Review Nation YouTube channel, the host mentioned how Yash will soon also star in Toxic: A Fairy Tale for Grown-Ups, apart from Ramayana, and that Ranbir will star in Dhoom 4. The actor, however, denied the same. “No, right now I am working on Ramayana and another film called Love & War. Which is directed by Mr Sanjay Bhansali. That should be out on January 24 next year,” he said. Love & War’s release date announcement states January 21 as …

Adil Hussain says OTT helps him say no to to films like Animal: ‘I get paid really well’ | Bollywood News

Adil Hussain says OTT helps him say no to to films like Animal: ‘I get paid really well’ | Bollywood News

4 min readMumbaiJul 23, 2026 08:01 AM IST Adil Hussain has maintained that he regrets being a part of Sandeep Reddy Vanga’s 2019 blockbuster romantic drama Kabir Singh. He played the college dean in the film starring Shahid Kapoor and Kiara Advani. He also claimed that he wouldn’t agree to do a film like Vanga’s 2023 blockbuster family crime drama Animal, starring Ranbir Kapoor, even if he was paid Rs 200 crore. Adil Hussain on getting ‘paid really well’ In an exclusive interview with Screen, Adil admits that he considers himself deeply fortunate that he’s never been out of work. Moreover, a steady supply of acting offers from different languages, countries, and platforms has helped him be financially secure enough to say no to mainstream cinema that may pay well, but doesn’t sit well with his moral compass, like Animal. “I’m one of the luckiest actors who’ve been offered roles from different parts of the country and the world. And from the mainstream genre as well,” says Adil. “I’m part of Operation Safed Sagar, Netflix …

Missing Texas giraffe, Gracie, found? Latest update after animal escaped from Cedar Hollow Ranch

Missing Texas giraffe, Gracie, found? Latest update after animal escaped from Cedar Hollow Ranch

Gracie, a giraffe, has been missing over two weeks. The animal escaped from Cedar Hollow Ranch in Texas, and now viral claims have been made online that Gracie was found safe. Gracie the giraffe has been missing for over two weeks now. (X/@KenMatthews) Gracie, the giraffe, reportedly went off to a less-populated part of the property, and entered and unfenced area on the other side of the gate, Vick Jones, manager of the ranch, told New York Times. The owners have noted that Gracie the giraffe has rounded ears, marking it as a standout feature, while announcing a $5,000 reward for the safe capture and return of the animal. Gracie went missing from the town of Leakey, which lies to the west of San Antonio. While locals have been searching for Gracie for almost two weeks now, a page reported that Gracie had been found. “Gracie the giraffe, who had been missing from a ranch in Texas for two weeks, has reportedly been found safe. Social media posts claimed to have spotted the giraffe’s capture,” …

Ravi Kishan feels Maa Behen is a gift for Triptii Dimri as it pulled her out of ‘Animal image’

Ravi Kishan feels Maa Behen is a gift for Triptii Dimri as it pulled her out of ‘Animal image’

Actor Ravi Kishan has showered praise on his Maa Behen co-star Triptii Dimri, describing the film as a significant milestone in her career. Speaking about the actor, Ravi said the project allows Triptii to step beyond the image that audiences associated with her after Sandeep Reddy Vanga‘s Animal. Maa Behen began streaming on Netflix from June 4. Ravi Kishan on Maa Behen In an interview with NDTV, Ravi spoke about his latest release Maa Behen, which was released on Netflix, and his co-stars Triptii and Madhuri Dixit. Talking about Triptii, Ravi said, “Thank God yeh film aai. Thank God Tripti Dimri ke jeevan mein yeh film aayi – Maa Behen jisne unko apne Animal wale swaroop se nikala bahar. (Thank God this film came. Thank God this film came into Tripti Dimri’s life — which pulled her out of her image from Animal).” He continued, “Madhuri ma’am’s name is so big. Songs like Dhak Dhak and Choli became so huge that her best performances got overshadowed. Thank God this film came along. It reminded audiences …