Sandeep Reddy Vanga’s latest venture, “Animal,” starring Ranbir Kapoor, has stormed the box office, shattering records and creating waves despite mixed reviews. On its third day since release, the action-packed film surged ahead, surpassing Shah Rukh Khan’s “Pathaan” but trailing behind the colossal success of Atlee Kumar’s “Jawan.”
Record-Breaking Numbers
“Animal” marked its territory with an outstanding three-day collection, entering the Rs 200 crore club in India and a staggering Rs 350 crore worldwide. Sunday’s box office performance saw a remarkable rise, grossing Rs 72.50 crore domestically. This surge propelled its domestic nett collection to Rs 202.57 crore, falling just short of “Jawan’s” Rs 206.06 crore but surpassing “Pathaan’s” Rs 166.75 crore.
According to trade analyst Ramesh Bala, “Animal” stormed the global box office, reaching a phenomenal Rs 360 crore in just its opening weekend, placing it as the second-highest earner after “Jawan,” which clocked Rs 384.6 crore within the first three days.
Box Office Comparison
While “Animal” surpassed “Pathaan” in its Sunday collection (Rs 60.75 crore), it couldn’t top “Jawan’s” staggering Rs 80.1 crore. Notably, even the iconic hit “Gadar 2,” led by Sunny Deol and Ameesha Patel, only earned Rs 51.7 crore on its first Sunday. The movie’s performance on Monday remains pivotal as audiences await its performance against “Pathaan,” “Jawan,” and “Gadar 2.”
Box Office Performance
Sunday witnessed “Animal” boasting a 79.05% overall occupancy in the Hindi market. Morning shows started strong with a 65.53% occupancy, gradually climbing to 84.58% in the afternoon and peaking at 86.42% in the evening. Night shows experienced a slight dip, settling at 79.66%.
Mixed Reactions and Scrutiny
Despite its box office triumphs, “Animal” faces criticism for its content, characterized by misogyny, violence, and vulgarity. As “Animal” continues to roar at the box office, its performance in the coming days remains crucial amid a flurry of debates and discussions surrounding its content and critical reception.
The film’s unprecedented success, marked by its substantial box office earnings, underlines its resonance with audiences, regardless of the ongoing debates. Stay tuned for further updates as “Animal” pounces into the week, aiming to solidify its position in the cinematic arena.
