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Director Sandeep Reddy Vanga is on cloud nine right now. The director had the biggest hit of his career with the violent drama Animal. The movie may have faced a massive backlash, but it emerged as one of the highest-grossing movies of the year, earning approximately Rs 9 billion worldwide. 

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On Wednesday (March 6), the Kabir Singh director was spotted at the prestigious Tirumala temple in Andhra Pradesh. After offering prayers to the deity, Sandeep was seen with a shaved head and clean beard on the temple premises, hinting that he had offered his hair at the temple.

The Maverick director was wearing a blue kurta with a pink shawl and a clean look, which was particularly a highlight. Over the years, the director has always carried a rough-haired look.

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When walking around the temple premises, the director was asked about his next film. In response to this, the director named Spirit, starring Prabhas.

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The hair-offering tradition in the Tirumala temple has been followed by devotees since ancient times. It is said that devotees donate their hair to the Lord after their wish has been fulfilled.

After the immense success of Animal, Sandeep and producer Bhushan Kumar have joined hands for the movie's sequel, Animal Park, Prabhas's Spirit, and Allu Arjun’s next film. 

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In December 2023, the big announcement was made, The post read, “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.”

More about Animal

Ranbir Kapoor's violent drama has earned polarising reviews from the audience and critics alike. The movie has garnered massive backlash for excess violence and misogynist content. The success of the movie despite showing problematic content triggered a massive debate. 

The veteran lyricist Javed Akhtar also slammed the movie, saying that the popularity of such films is 'extremely dangerous'. 

Addressing the backlash on his film, Sandeep told Siddharth Kannan in an interview, "It is very clear that he did not watch the film. It’s very clear in that comment that he did not see the entire film. Now if someone is talking without watching the film, what can I say about them? Obviously, you feel bad because it is very clear that he (Javed Akhtar) has not seen the film and not only about him; anybody who is throwing stones on an art piece, why don’t they check their surroundings first?"

The movie starred Anil Kapoor, Bobby Deol, Rashmika Mandanna, Triptii Dimri, Anil Kapoor, Bobby Deol, Prem Chopra, Shakti Kapoor among others.