Former Indian cricket captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni has joined forces with filmmaker Sandeep Reddy Vanga for a brand-new advertisement, and the internet can’t get enough of it. The ad cleverly spoofs Vanga’s blockbuster hit ‘Animal’, with Dhoni stepping into Ranbir Kapoor’s role in an unexpectedly humorous way.
The ad kicks off with a scene inspired by ‘Animal’, where Ranbir’s character makes a dramatic entrance, stepping out of a sleek black car while surrounded by gun-wielding men. However, in this tongue-in-cheek rendition, Dhoni enters the frame carrying an electric bike instead, instantly setting the tone for a playful twist.
MS Dhoni channels his inner ‘Animal’
Vanga himself makes an appearance in the commercial, watching from behind the camera as Dhoni performs. He assures the cricketer that his entry will leave audiences cheering, to which Dhoni responds with Ranbir’s famous dialogue, “Sunai de raha hai mujhe, behra nahin hoon main” (I can hear you well. I am not deaf), perfectly delivering the line in his signature calm demeanor.
As the ad progresses, Dhoni is seen riding the electric bike, fully decked out in Ranbir Kapoor’s rugged Animal look, complete with long hair. Amused by the dramatic transformation, Dhoni questions Vanga about the exaggerated styling. The director, however, reassures him that it’s all part of the fun, convincing him to roll with it. The ad culminates in a recreation of one of Animal’s most iconic black-and-white sequences, making for a hilarious and entertaining spectacle.
My favourite animal is when DHONI remembers who he is 🔥 pic.twitter.com/Jgr3MDO28f
— EMotorad (@e_motorad) March 18, 2025
About Animal
‘Animal’, which starred Ranbir Kapoor alongside Rashmika Mandanna, Bobby Deol, Triptii Dimri, and Anil Kapoor, became a box office sensation, amassing a staggering ₹915 crore worldwide. The film was also criticised for being extremely violent and having a misogynist tone.
