Rashmika Mandanna wishes Sandeep Reddy Vanga on his birthday

MUMBAI: Actor Rashmika Mandanna on Monday wished 'Animal' director Sandeep Reddy Vanga on his birthday. Taking to Instagram story, Rashmika shared a picture from sets of 'Animal' featuring Sandeep Reddy Vanga.

In the picture, Rashmika is not visible but is seen making her signature heart pose with her fingers while Sandeep can be seen smiling.

Sharing the photo, she wrote, "HAPPIEST BIRTHDAY VANGA SIRRRRRRR..@SANDEEPREDDY.VANGA." Helmed by Sandeep Reddy Vanga, the film also stars Ranbir Kapoor, Bobby Deol, Anil Kapoor, and Tripti Dimri in the lead roles.

'Animal' is one of the most successful films of 2023. Released on December 1, the film raked in over Rs 500 crore at the domestic box office.

The film left many fans excited as it had a post-credits scene, teasing a sequel titled 'Animal Park', in which Ranbir would potentially have a double role. And now makers have officially confirmed the film's sequel with an Instagram post on T-Series' handle.

T-Series announced that they are collaborating with Sandeep Reddy Vanga for three films -- 'Animal Park', Prabhas starrer 'Spirit' and one film with Allu Arjun.

"It's a partnership built on trust, fueled by creative freedom, and fortified by an unbreakable bond. Producer Bhushan Kumar and Director #SandeepReddyVanga unveil the next cinematic wonders--Prabhas' Spirit, Animal Park, and an Allu Arjun saga--the chapters that follow the monumental success of Kabir Singh and #Animal," the post read.

On his partnership with Bhushan Kumar, Vanga said, "The kind of freedom he (Bhushan Kumar) gives in terms of my creativity and the liberty to choose any song makes me feel at home at T-Series, and there is nothing more than that a director needs."

The film received polarising reactions from the critics and audiences but it managed to create wonders at the box office.