Ranbir Kapoor’s ‘Animal’ transformation: The prosthetic trick that fooled everyone, watch

Cinema magic often hides in plain sight, and Ranbir Kapoor’s transformation in Animal is proof. A resurfaced behind-the-scenes clip has reignited conversations around the actor’s astonishing physical makeover - one that convinced audiences he had genuinely gained weight for the role.

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The Art Behind the Fat Suit

The viral footage shows Ranbir suited up in a meticulously crafted silicone fat suit, engineered to make him appear older, bulkier, and battle-worn. Prosthetic artists carefully adjust every fold and contour, blending the suit seamlessly with his skin to erase any visible edges.

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The craftsmanship is so precise that the illusion holds even during tight close-ups and high-intensity action scenes. Instead of looking like makeup, the transformation feels completely natural - almost documentary-like in its realism. 

Fans Completely Fooled

Many viewers were entirely taken in by the effect, believing Kapoor had physically altered his body for the role.

“When I watched animal for the first time I thought he putted weight for this that much realistic work urs truly kudos to your whole team,” wrote one fan.

Another added, “What. I thought he really put on weight for those scenes.”

The reactions underline just how convincing the prosthetic work turned out to be.

About Animal

Sandeep Reddy Vanga’s Animal (2023) was a hyper-violent action drama that explored the dark, obsessive depths of a father-son relationship. Ranbir Kapoor stars as Ranvijay ‘Vijay Singh’, a man whose childhood trauma from an emotionally distant father (Anil Kapoor) manifests into a savage, "animalistic" devotion. When an assassination attempt is made on his father, Vijay descends into a ruthless spree of vengeance, embodying the film's title by acting on raw instinct rather than moral thought.

Now, anticipation is building around Animal Park, the much-awaited sequel that will see Ranbir Kapoor return to his intense avatar, with Rashmika Mandanna and Triptii Dimri also reprising their roles, promising another gripping chapter in the franchise. The sequel is expected to arrive in 2027.

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What’s Next for Ranbir Kapoor?

Ranbir’s career graph shows no signs of slowing down. The actor is currently immersed in Sanjay Leela Bhansali’s Love & War, a 1960s-set period drama alongside Alia Bhatt and Vicky Kaushal, targeting a June 2026 release.

He will then step into mythological territory with Nitesh Tiwari’s Ramayana: Part One, portraying Lord Rama around Diwali 2026.