Ranbir Kapoor’s ‘Animal’ Shakes Up the Box Office With Impressive First Day Collection

Animal First Day Collection

Ranbir Kapoor’s latest crime thriller film ‘Animal’ has taken the box office by storm, breaking several records with its phenomenal opening day collection across India and overseas.

Animal Movie (2023) Trailer

Let’s take a detailed look at the records shattered by this violent and gritty entertainer on its first day in theatres.

A Record-Shattering Start for Ranbir Kapoor’s Career

Animal Day 1 Collection

With an estimated gross collection of ₹61 crore in India and ₹55 crore in international markets on day one, ‘Animal’ has given Ranbir Kapoor the biggest career opening so far. This surpasses the first-day numbers of his previous top openers like ‘Sanju’ (₹34 crore), ‘Yeh Jawaani Hai Deewani’ (₹19 crore), and ‘Brahmastra’ (₹37 crore).

It establishes Ranbir as a bankable actor who can deliver blockbuster openings.

Second Highest Opening Day of 2023 for Any Film

Animal Worldwide Collection Day 1

By minting ₹116 crores globally on its first day, ‘Animal’ has recorded the second-highest opening day figures of 2023 so far, only behind Shah Rukh Khan’s ‘Jawan’ which did ₹75 crores domestically. But ‘Animal’ has achieved this feat with an ‘A’ certificate, making it an unprecedented box office event.

These numbers underline the film’s fantastic pre-release buzz and the drawing power of its ensemble cast.

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Surpassing Expectations Despite an ‘A’ Certificate

What makes ‘Animal’s Day One collection even more praiseworthy is that it has an ‘A’ (Adults only) certificate in India due to violent and gory content. Despite this, the movie has resonated hugely with the youth and the masses.

Trade experts are in awe as films with ‘A’ certificates usually struggle at ticket windows. But ‘Animal’ has dismantled these perceptions with its record collection.

Sandeep Reddy Vanga Delivers His Biggest Opener

For director Sandeep Reddy Vanga who is known for violent and controversial stories, ‘Animal’ represents his biggest box office opening in India yet. His previous Hindi directorial ‘Kabir Singh’ had collected ₹20 crore on day one.

With ‘Animal’ grossing three times higher figures despite being a non-holiday release, it proves Vanga’s increasing fan following in India due to his edgy storytelling.

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Creating New Benchmarks for a Non-Holiday Release

Defying trade expectations, ‘Animal’ has registered the highest-ever opening day figures for a non-holiday release. Despite not having the benefit of a festival period, the movie has beaten the first-day collections of films which opened during holidays like ‘KGF 2’ (₹53 crores), ‘Pathaan’ (₹55 crores) and ‘Tiger Zinda Hai’ (₹34 crores). This demonstrates the fantastic hype and appeal of this Ranbir Kapoor-led entertainer.

Conclusion

The day one records broken by ‘Animal’ are phenomenal achievements indicating that the film has instantly connected with the masses because of its unique storyline and treatment. It shows the ability of good content to create waves at the box office, regardless of release timing.

The film also highlights that the audience is receptive to novel and experimental cinema. With largely positive reviews coming its way too, ‘Animal’ could emerge as one of the biggest hits of Ranbir Kapoor’s career in the days to come.