Sandeep Reddy Vanga first took Animal's script to Mahesh Babu, but the actor turned it down for being too dark
Some reports claim that the role was also offered to Ranveer Singh but also turned it down for being too dark
The film's official cast originally included Parineeti Chopra instead of Rashmika Mandanna. But the actress backed out to work with Imtiaz Ali for Chamkila
While Sara Ali Khan did not turn down the film, it was reported that she auditioned for Triptii Dimri's role but Sandeep didn't find her suitable
Animal became a blockbuster quickly after its release. The film has minted Rs 241.43 in only four days