Alia Bhatt addresses comparisons between Jigra and Animal: ‘I feel very fortunate that my husband is also…’

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On the comparisons between Jigra and Animal, she stated, “I know people have been comparing the two, but there really aren’t many similarities. It’s not just about Animal or Jigra; a common theme in many films is doing something for a loved one. It’s a genre in itself, and many movies have been made on these lines. So aside from that one aspect, there aren’t any direct similarities between the two films.”

 

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Animal, directed by Sandeep Reddy Vanga, released last year. The film, starring Ranbir Kapoor and Rashmika Mandanna, earned an impressive ₹917.82 crore worldwide. Animal follows the story of Ranvijay’s troubled relationship with his father. In contrast, Jigra focuses on the bond between a brother and sister, played by Alia Bhatt and Vedang Raina. The film is set to hit theaters on October 11.