diff --git a/src/lib/elementary/elm_cnp.c b/src/lib/elementary/elm_cnp.c
index 64f4cba6f8..06d260ea08 100644
--- a/src/lib/elementary/elm_cnp.c
+++ b/src/lib/elementary/elm_cnp.c
@@ -5499,7 +5499,7 @@ _cont_obj_anim_start(void *data)
                _drag_anim_start(st);
              else
                {
-                  if (st->anim_tm)
+                  if (!EINA_DBL_CMP(st->anim_tm, 0.0))
                     {
                        // even if we don't manage the icons animation, we have
                        // to wait until it is finished before beginning drag.