Prithviraj Hails Sandeep Reddy Vanga for Life-Changing Animal Role!

Some actors shine instantly, while others wait for decades before the right role finds them. Babloo Prithviraj, after nearly 50 years in the industry, finally hit his moment of reckoning. From child artist in Naalai Namadhe (1975) to work across Tamil, Malayalam, Telugu, and Kannada films—plus TV serials—he built a vast portfolio but never quite got the stardom he longed for. Then came Animal, a film that flipped the script on his career.

Portraying Asrar Haque, the eldest of the Haque brothers, Prithviraj delivered a performance that made audiences sit up and take notice. His intense screen presence, combined with Sandeep Reddy Vanga’s raw storytelling, gave him the kind of attention he had missed for decades. He wasn’t just another supporting actor anymore—he was now a scene-stealer, proving that timing in cinema can be unpredictable but rewarding.

With his newfound momentum, Prithviraj has already bagged significant roles this year. From Sankranthiki Vasthunam, where he played Pankaj Pandey, to Thandel, where he portrayed Sai Pallavi's father, he is finally being cast in roles with weight. His Tamil projects, Ace and Train, are also adding to his growing list of impactful performances. Yet, the real test of his resurgence might just be his upcoming film.

In Arjun Son of Vyjayanthi, starring Nandamuri Kalyan Ram, Prithviraj steps into the shoes of a powerful police officer. With Vijayashanti playing a fierce cop mother, the film carries the weight of legacy and expectations. If Animal gave him recognition, will this film cement his second innings in the industry? Or will he need yet another cinematic twist to truly reclaim the spotlight? Only time will tell.