Parineeti Chopra, who has been seen in three diametrically different films in the last two months, is soon getting into prep mode for her next, Sandeep Reddy Vanga’s Animal, that also features Ranbir Kapoor in the lead. The film that is expected to go on floors by mid-year, will be her first project with the actor. Talking about it, she says, “The prep for Animal should begin soon because we did aim to be on floors by June-July. What I am looking forward to is being directed by Sandeep Reddy Vanga. He was impressive with his work in Arjun Reddy and Kabir Singh. Even before some of my recent work came out, I was chosen for this film, which makes me feel great. It’s a green signal or a sign that things are moving in the right direction. Also, Ranbir is someone I always wanted to work with.”

After shouldering three films in quick succession recently, will Parineeti have her A-game on while sharing screen space with Ranbir, who has always impressed the audience with his acting prowess? Does she ever get competitive with her co-actors? “My system does not work like that. I am not that person. I get excited to work with a bright co-star. I don’t have that sort of a competitive approach. I have an inspirational attitude with people like Akshay sir (Kumar), Ajay sir (Devgn), Arjun (Kapoor), Ranveer (Singh), Ayushmann (Khurrana). I did some of my best work with these actors. They are actors who bring so much to the table. Today, when I think of it, with Ranbir in the frame, I think I will only get room to be my best. Whenever the attitude has been any different, it has not worked too well for me. I am also certain that Sandeep will draw the best out of me. Animal will be that experience where I get to be my best on screen. The audience is the reason I won accolades. It happened at the start of my career and I want them to believe that I am back on the same track,” she explains.

Elaborating on how her recent films have changed her approach towards her work, Parineeti adds, “My entire process changed with the choices I made recently. There was a time when a film, even if it ticked only two boxes out of five for me, would get my nod. Not anymore. Now, for me, a script has to include all the factors that critics and the audience expect from me. I’ve seen what happens when I agree to a project that I have not been too certain about. I am going to increasingly rely on my gut feeling before I jump into a project.”