Animal Goes Wild: Ranbir Kapoor-Bobby Deol starrer becomes global top movie, crosses Rs 200-mark in India

After tasting gigantic success in India, Sandeep Vanga Reddy’s Animal, starring Ranbir Kapoor emerged as the No. 1 film globally with $42.1 million, according to ComScore data. This is the third Indian film after Master and RRR to bag the leading spot at the global box office in its opening weekend. Animal was released across 38 territories across the world. While Napoleon bagged $36 million (Rs 300 crore), Hunger Games collected 30 million (Rs 250 crore) during the weekend. Renaissance stood fourth with $27.4 million and Wish fifth with $26.2 million collection.

In the domestic market, the film entered the Rs 200 crore club on Sunday. As per Sacnilk.com, the film earned around 72.50 Cr, taking the total weekend collection to Rs 202.57 crore in India. The film had a massive opening of Rs 63.8 crore, beating the record of Shah Rukh Khan’s Pathaan and Sunny Deol’s Gadar 2. On the following day, the film grossed Rs 66.27 crore, crossing the Rs 100 crore mark in just two days. The film now stood at the 2nd spot after Jawan(Rs 206 crore)in the list of highest weekend collections in India.

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Directed by Sandeep Vanga Reddy, the film delves into the intricate dynamics between a tycoon named Balbir Singh and his son, Rannvijay Singh. When tragedy strikes Balbir, Ranvijay vows to seek retribution against his adversary, Abrar Haque. Besides Ranbir Kapoor, the film also has Rashmika Mandanna, Anil Kapoor, Bobby Deol and Triptii Dimri in pivotal roles. Backed by T-series, Bhadrakali Pictures, and Cine 1 Studios, the film arrived in theatres on December 1, 2023.

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The DesiMartini review of Animal reads, “Sandeep Reddy Vanga’s latest offering Animal is not for the faint-hearted. If you thought Kabir Singh/Arjun Reddy was violent and problematic, Animal is both these films combined and raised to the power of 10 (if not more). The film begins with a promising first half. Despite some erratic jump cuts and continuity issues which tend to confuse you, the scenes, and the way they play out, manage to hold your attention, primarily because of the stellar act and towering presence of Ranbir Kapoor. “