Sandeep Reddy Vanga's ‘Animal’ starring Ranbir Kapoor, Rashmika Mandanna and Bobby Deol, which was released on December 1, has been facing criticism for being deeply problematic, misogynistic, and extremely violent.
Despite the controversy surrounding the movie, the internet is buzzing about Bobby Deol's entry scene in the movie, where the actor is seen grooving to the song Jamal Kudu.
The song has gained immense popularity, going viral and prompting the release of its full version by the filmmakers. Within just four days of being on YouTube, the full song has amassed over 24 million views.
Not many know that ‘Jamal Kudu’ is inspired by a popular Iranian song called Jamaal Jamaaloo. It has been transformed and designed for the film by music composer Harshvardhan Rameshwar.
The song was inspired by a poem of the same name by Iranian poet Bijan Smandar. It was first sung by Shirazi Choir of the Kharazemi Girls High School in the 1950s. Over the years, it has become a popular wedding song.
A rough English translation of the song reads, ''Oh my black-eyed beauty, don't play with my heart; You are leaving, embarking on a journey; And I'm getting crazy; Oh my love, my beloved."
Several users have reacted to the infectious melody of the song and added to the comments. One said: "I remember this song as a child in every Iranian wedding I have attended. Glad to see it hits in a dance-loving culture such as India."
Another said, "Bobby Deol rocked this role. What a comeback!" A comment also read, “Let’s take time to appreciate Sandeep Reddy Vanga’s music selection. All songs that played are mind-blowing."
Despite negative reviews and feedback, Animal has been a tremendous success at the box office, surpassing Rs 600 crores globally.