1. ‘Animal,’ starring Ranbir Kapoor, Anil Kapoor, Rashmika Mandanna, and Bobby Deol, debuts in theatres with a bang.
2. Despite mixed reviews, the film broke multiple box office records on its opening day.
3. Directed, written, and edited by Sandeep Reddy Vanga, ‘Animal’ establishes new benchmarks in the industry.
Entertainment, Dec 02: ‘Animal,’ featuring Ranbir Kapoor, Anil Kapoor, Rashmika Mandanna, and Bobby Deol, among others in lead roles, has hit theatres, and despite receiving mixed reviews, it has shattered several box office records on its opening day. Directed, written, and edited by Sandeep Reddy Vanga, the film has set new benchmarks in the industry.
Here are five records broken by ‘Animal’ on its first day:
1. Ranbir’s Biggest Opening Ever:
- Despite having a successful career with hits like ‘Yeh Jawaani Hai Deewani,’ ‘Rockstar,’ ‘Sanju,’ and ‘Brahmastra,’ Ranbir Kapoor achieved a remarkable milestone with ‘Animal.’
- The film, opening at Rs 61 crore on day 1, stands as Ranbir’s biggest opening ever, surpassing the Rs 37 crore collection of ‘Brahmastra’ on its opening day.
2. Second-Biggest Opener of the Year:
- In a year dominated by releases from the Khans and the Deols, ‘Animal’ emerged as a game-changer by becoming the second-best opener of 2023.
- It outperformed Shah Rukh Khan’s ‘Pathaan,’ which collected Rs 57 crore on its opening day, securing ‘Animal’ a significant position in the year’s box office records.
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3. Biggest Opening Despite ‘A’ Certificate:
- ‘Animal’ achieved a significant feat by becoming the biggest opener despite receiving an ‘A’ certificate in India and an adult certification in the UK due to its violent and gory scenes.
- This marks a historic moment in Indian cinema, where a film with an ‘A’ certificate has managed to cross Rs 100 crore worldwide on its opening day.
4. Biggest Opener for Vanga:
- Sandeep Reddy Vanga, known for hits like ‘Arjun Reddy’ and ‘Kabir Singh,’ celebrated his biggest opening with ‘Animal.’
- This collaboration with Ranbir Kapoor proved to be a successful venture for Vanga, adding another achievement to his directorial career.
5. Biggest Non-Festive Opener:
- ‘Animal’ showcased its box office dominance by achieving a massive opening despite being a non-holiday release.
- This distinction underscores the film’s drawing power, as it attracted audiences even without the advantage of a festive or holiday period.
As the industry pundits predict, the excitement at the ticket counter is expected to continue on the second day, further solidifying ‘Animal’s’ success at the box office.
