Prathamesh Jadhav

At the trailer launch of Fateh in Mumbai,  Sonu Sood revealed what inspired him to direct this sleek-looking and stylish action entertainer. The Free Press Journal was present at the event.  "In our Bollywood films, we use a lot of action, but without much concrete script or a definite flow to it. I wanted to make a film where action is determined by the weapons employed. So, if your gun is not loaded, you use the empty gun, a plate, a kettle, hot-water, whatever you find around you, as a weapon and that needs to be choreographed to perfection. My son wanted the action to be uninterrupted, free-flowing and organic. It was his idea that I implemented in the film. 

Why India can't make a film of the international stature is the question or an argument that's been asked or discussed, but Fateh will rest the case I am sure. This film is special because it has been made by keeping in mind that we were creating something of an international stature and standard.”

My name wasn't mentioned on multiple occasions

Sometimes you take certain content or certain project but somehow they don't see you in that light, so you come forward and make a film yourself!

Naseeruddin Shah was cast after the film was shot

Quite interestingly and almost shockingly, Naseeruddin Shah was approached by Sonu Sood after the film was shot. "I wanted Naseeruddin Shah's voice for the narration, but when I met him, I felt that he should have been a part of the film. Naseer saab asked me if he could be a part of this seemingly interesting film, and I said, ‘Sir isi ke liye aaya hoon. I just need you for one day," recounts Sonu.

"Naseer sir quizzed me how would I place him in the film now (that the film is complete and has been shot) I went back to my script and placed Naseer Bhai's character scene-by- scene, for which I requested his presence just for a day and it worked out really well."

Action in Animal and Kabir Singh was appreciated by audience

"Audience love action, hands down! Be it Animal or Kabir Singh and violence in it entertained the audience. You have to justify that kind of action by showing a bad guys pays the price ultimately for their actions."