As the much-anticipated clash between Ranbir Kapoor's "Animal" and Vicky Kaushal's "Sam Bahadur" at the box office approaches, the preliminary figures from the advance booking for the first day have created a buzz in the entertainment industry. The competition is fierce, with both films vying for the audience's attention and a spot at the top of the box office charts.
Animal Roars Louder in Hindi
"Animal" seems to have gained an early advantage in the Hindi-speaking audience segment. The advance booking for the first day has amassed an impressive ₹17.1 crore, reflecting the excitement and anticipation surrounding Ranbir Kapoor's performance in this Sandeep Reddy Vanga directorial. With over 5.75 lakh tickets sold for more than 10,000 shows, "Animal" is off to a roaring start in the Hindi language.
On the flip side, "Sam Bahadur" has secured a more modest ₹1.81 crore from the advance booking, with approximately 57,888 tickets sold. Despite the lower figures, the movie is set to be screened on over 3,000 screens, offering a substantial reach across the country.
excited for tomorrow, the most violent film is here in few hours, LET'S GOOO!!
— KAMRAN (@theKforAlia) November 30, 2023
All the best #RanbirKapoor & RKF's & Congratulations for the bumper opening!!❤️?? #AnimalMovie pic.twitter.com/pEInfa3Q8P
Box office jalaa denge ??#Animal grossed 750k $ and Counting ??
— ??????????? (@UrsVamsiShekar) November 30, 2023
Marching towards $1 million premieres. First ever A rated film to do so in Indian film history. ?
?? Release by @NirvanaCinemas & @MokshaMovies#AnimalManiaBegins #AnimalTheFilm #AnimalMovie… pic.twitter.com/4et5apZuaY
Multilingual Flavors: Animal's Diverse Release
"Animal" is not limiting its reach to the Hindi audience alone. The movie is hitting the screens in Telugu, Tamil, Kannada, and Malayalam as well. However, the advance booking figures in these languages are relatively lower. In Telugu, ticket sales amounted to ₹2.44 crore, while Tamil witnessed sales of around ₹7.17 lakh. Kannada and Malayalam, though present, show fewer tickets sold.
Interestingly, Hindi IMAX shows, despite a modest count of only 16 tickets sold, commanded higher prices, indicating a willingness among some viewers to pay extra for an enhanced cinematic experience.
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Nationwide Showdown: Animal's Total Advance Booking Earnings
Taking into account the entire country, "Animal" has raked in an impressive ₹19.7 crore from all advance bookings. This encompasses close to 7.46 lakh tickets sold across over 12,500 shows. In comparison, "Sam Bahadur" has garnered ₹1.82 crore in advance bookings.
The Showdown: Ranbir Kapoor's "Animal"
Directed by Sandeep Reddy Vanga, acclaimed for "Kabir Singh," and produced by Bhushan Kumar, Krishan Kumar, Murad Khetani, and Pranay Reddy Vanga, "Animal" boasts a stellar cast led by Ranbir Kapoor. The movie, made with a budget of ₹100 crore, promises high-octane drama and intense performances, making it a focal point of audience interest.
The Biopic: Vicky Kaushal's "Sam Bahadur"
On the other side of the ring, "Sam Bahadur" is a biopic directed by Meghna Gulzar, featuring Vicky Kaushal in the titular role of Sam Manekshaw, the former Chief of Army Staff of the Indian Army. With a budget of ₹55 crore, the movie aims to showcase a different genre and narrative, offering viewers a glimpse into the life of a military legend.
The warmth and love Vicky is receiving from his friends and colleagues says it all. ?❤️? So grateful to everyone who showed up to support Vicky ?#VickyKaushal #SaraAliKhan #SidharthMalhotra #SamBahadur pic.twitter.com/gHQRiBGRlc
— A ?️ (@scrappinthrough) November 30, 2023
Early Reviews for #SamBahadur so far are excellent. Expectations are sky high ??? Will catch it tomorrow. ? ? pic.twitter.com/x70A6aKrsV
— Nishit Shaw (@NishitShawHere) November 30, 2023
As the two films gear up for their theatrical release on December 1, the box office battleground is set, and audiences eagerly await the verdict of this cinematic clash between "Animal" and "Sam Bahadur." The numbers from the advance booking suggest a strong start for "Animal," but the unpredictable nature of the film industry leaves the final outcome open to excitement and surprises. Stay tuned for the box office spectacle on December 1st!
