Bobby Deol, who made a remarkable comeback with Sandeep Reddy Vanga’s Animal, has addressed claims that he overshadowed Ranbir Kapoor in the blockbuster film.

Despite appearing on screen for just 15 minutes, Bobby’s intense portrayal of the antagonist left a powerful impression, leading many to believe he outshined the lead actor.

Bobby Deol wins hearts with humble take on Animal success

In a recent interview, Bobby humbly dismissed such comparisons, saying Ranbir Kapoor was the backbone of the film. He shared, “Ranbir carried the film for three hours — if he hadn’t performed so well, my 15 minutes wouldn’t have mattered.” Bobby further added that the success of an action film depends on both the hero and the villain being equally strong characters.

Fans were deeply moved by his modest response, calling him “the most secure and sensible actor” in the industry. Comments praising his grounded nature and professionalism flooded social media, with one fan even writing, “He’s called Lord Bobby for a reason.”

Fans hail Bobby Deol as ‘secure and sensible’ after latest interview

Directed by Sandeep Reddy Vanga and produced by T-Series, Animal starred Ranbir Kapoor, Anil Kapoor, Rashmika Mandanna, Tripti Dimri, and Bobby Deol. The film, which explored a complex father-son relationship, grossed over ₹915 crore worldwide.