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Telugu filmmaker Sandeep Reddy Vanga and Bollywood superstar Ranbir Kapoor have received an impressive 19 nominations at the highly anticipated 69th Filmfare Awards in 2024 for their magnum opus "Animal". These nominations serve as a testament to the film's exceptional impact on various aspects of the filmmaking process. The nominations cover a wide range of categories, showcasing the film's remarkable talent and prowess.
Among the nominations, "Animal" is recognized in the prestigious Best Film category, highlighting its overall excellence. Sandeep Reddy Vanga's directorial brilliance is acknowledged with a nomination for Best Director, while Ranbir Kapoor secures a nomination for his outstanding performance as the lead actor in a male role. The stellar supporting cast, including Anil Kapoor and Bobby Deol, also receives well-deserved nominations for their exceptional performances in the male supporting role category. Triptii Dimri's nomination for Best Actor in a Supporting Role (Female) further emphasizes the film's well-rounded performances.
The musical brilliance of "Animal" is also celebrated with a nomination for Best Music Album, showcasing the outstanding talents of Pritam, Vishal Mishra, Manan Bhardwaj, Shreyas Puranik, Jaani, Bhupinder Babbal, Ashim Kemson, Harshwardhan Rameshwar, and Gurinder Seagal.
The talented individuals responsible for the screenplay of "Animal" – Sandeep Reddy Vanga, Pranay Reddy Vanga, and Suresh Bandaru – have received a well-deserved nomination for Best Screenplay. Additionally, Harshvardhan Rameshwar's exceptional contribution to the film's musical landscape has earned him a nomination for Best Background Score.
The brilliance of "Animal" extends beyond its storytelling and music, as it has also been recognized in various technical categories. Amit Roy's cinematography, Suresh Selvarajan's production design, Sheetal Sharma's costume design, Sync Cinema's sound design, Sandeep Reddy Vanga's editing, Supreme Sundar's action sequences, and the visual effects by Do It Creative Ltd, NY VFXwaala, Visual Birds, Red Chillies VFX, and Famous Studios have all been acknowledged with nominations. With an impressive total of 19 nominations, fans are eagerly anticipating that "Animal" will secure a minimum of 10 awards, further solidifying its status as a standout film.