Ranbir Kapoor has a history of delivering continuous flops after a blockbuster hit. Following “Yeh Jawaani Hai Deewani,” he starred in “Besharam,” “Bombay Velvet,” and “Roy.” After “Sanju,” his subsequent films were “Shamshera” and “Tu Jhooti Main Makkaar.”
Given this track record, there was heightened curiosity about Ranbir’s lineup after the resounding success of “Animal” directed by Sandeep Reddy Vanga. However, this time around, Ranbir Kapoor appears to be extra cautious in selecting promising projects.
Ranbir is set to commence Nitesh Tiwari’s “Ramayana,” co-starring Sai Pallavi and Yash, to be released in three parts. The first installment is expected in mid-2025 or Summer 2026. Following this, he will embark on the epic love story, “Love And War,” directed by Sanjay Leela Bhansali, featuring Alia Bhatt and Vicky Kaushal. The film is scheduled for a Christmas 2025 release.
Additionally, there’s “Animal Park” with Vanga, which will kick off after Vanga completes “Spirit” with Prabhas. The tentative release date for “Animal Park” is set for 2027.
While Ranbir Kapoor’s lineup appears impressive on paper, past experiences have shown that even the most promising projects can turn out to be disappointing.
For “Ramayana” to resonate with the audience, it must be crafted with utmost honesty and pure emotions, or else the result can backfire like “Adipurush.” The technical standards also need to be maintained at a world-class level.
“Love And War” is reported to be a modern take on Raj Kapoor’s classic “Sangam” which was 4 hours long. The film faces the challenge of engaging today’s audience in a genre that doesn’t excite as much, even when produced on a grand scale. Such films struggle at the box office these days, making this project a significant box office gamble.
As for “Animal Park,” the film is currently the most hyped film. Unlike sequels such as “Baahubali 2” or “Pushpa 2,” which were initiated immediately after the first part, Ranbir and Vanga are pursuing other projects before diving into “Animal Park.”
The film is projected to take a minimum of 3-4 years to reach theaters, during which circumstances and equations might change, and it becomes uncertain if the sequel’s hype will endure. Vanga might even consider working on a film with Allu Arjun before commencing “Animal Park.”
