Fateh: Sonu Sood reacts to similarities in action sequences with Ranbir Kapoor’s Animal - ‘The problem was...’

Sonu Sood fans are anticipating the release of his upcoming film Fateh but have spotted the similarities in some action sequences showcased in the trailer with Ranbir Kapoor’s Animal. Speaking more about the film and addressing the comparisons between the action sequences of Animal and his film Fateh, Sonu Sood stated that the similarities are due to logistical constraints rather than creative choices.

Sonu Sood on Fateh’s comparison with Animal

The action-drama film, Animal, was one of the most talked about films in 2024, splitting the internet into two.  Addressing the comparisons between Animal and Fateh, Sonu in an interview with India Today Digital said that he loved the action sequences in Animal and Ranbir did very well in the film but the similarities in Fateh are due to logistical constraints rather than creative choices.

Shedding more light on it, Sonu said, “The problem was, we hired around 70–80 fighters for about three major action sequences. In a single shot, we show 70 people getting killed by my character. Now, we didn’t have enough people for the remaining action sequences. Because we had already shown the faces of the fighters earlier, we decided to cast them again with masks.”

In the interview, Sonu added that he thought about the possibility of people comparing it with Animal but added that it was a technical necessity. He said, “We considered the possibility of people thinking this looks like Animal, but it was a technical necessity. The fighters were brought in from Mexico and South Africa, and it wasn’t feasible to replace them immediately. Recycling the same fighters was the most practical solution.”

Speaking about the dark and gory nature of action sequences showcased in the trailer, Sonu said that gore is what people enjoy these days but added that it should be done stylishly, backed by technical brilliance, and grounded in reality. He stated, “Our idea was to shoot it in a way that feels innovative and fresh.”

Sonu Sood and Jacqueliene Fernandez starrer-Fateh will hit the theatres on January 10, 2025.