IAS coach Vikas Divyakirti criticized the Ranbir Kapoor starrer Animal, calling it "fuhad" and "badtameez" for promoting regressive behavior. He emphasized the negative impact on impressionable minds, citing a scene where the protagonist demands a woman lick his shoe. Animal is directed by Sandeep Reddy Vanga and also stars Rashmika Mandanna, Anil Kapoor, Triptii Dimri in vital roles