The talk of the town is currently the film Animal, starring Ranbir Kapoor and Rashmika Mandanna, directed by Sandeep Reddy Vanga. Amid the mixed reviews and attention Vanga is receiving, a viral video features the south director discussing the actress he envisioned for the Bollywood remake of Arjun Reddy. The video, from the time of Arjun Reddy's promotions, reveals a surprising revelation about the initial choice for the female lead in Kabir Singh. Notably, neither Kiara Advani nor Parineeti Chopra (whom Sandeep had mentioned considering first) was the director's initial preference for the role of Preeti in Kabir Singh. Keep reading to discover the name of the actress who was originally the top choice for the character. ALSO READ: Sandeep Reddy Vanga Reveals 7-Year-Old Son’s Reaction To Ranbir Kapoor Starrer Animal; Filmmaker Says, ‘I Chopped All Those A-Rated Scenes’
Contrary to Sandeep Reddy Vanga's recent statement expressing his desire to cast Parineeti Chopra as Preeti in Kabir Singh, the following video contradicts this claim, indicating that the Ishqzaade actress was not the initial choice for the role. The video, from the time of Arjun Reddy's promotion, features an interview where the filmmaker was asked about his preferences for Bollywood actors in the remake. He initially asserted that making a film like Arjun Reddy in Bollywood would be relatively easier, given the industry's liberal approach to bold subjects or scenes compared to the South. ALSO READ: Animal: Here’s What Ranbir Kapoor Said To Triptii Dimri Before Filming Their Intimate Scenes – Read To Know
In the same video, Vanga disclosed his preferences for the Bollywood remake of Arjun Reddy. Expressing his thoughts, he suggested Ranveer Singh would be an ideal choice for the male lead, while for the female lead, he expressed his desire to cast Shraddha Kapoor. Watch the video for more details. Take a look at the viral video below.
Ranveer Singh and Shraddha Kapoor were the instant picks of SRV for Kabir Singh.
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Since the release of Animal, the Telugu director has been actively sharing intriguing anecdotes about the film. He hasn't held back from responding to criticism, addressing comments from celebrities like Javed Akhtar and Kiran Rao. Sandeep is resolute in standing by the film's approach, regardless of the opinions expressed by others.
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