Animal Roars At Box Office: Ranbir Kapoor's Best Ever Opening Weekend Surpasses Rs 130 Cr

Ranbir Kapoor deserves congratulations as 'Animal' achieves its best-ever box office opening weekend. Following its release on December 1, early bookings indicated that 'Animal' would secure a substantial opening weekend collection. The latest reports confirm Animal's remarkable performance, amassing Rs 130.07 crores in India during its debut weekend. Impressively, the film swiftly joined the Rs 200 crore club worldwide by day 2, asserting its box office prowess.

As per Sacnilk.com's reports, 'Animal' grossed Rs 72.50 crore across various languages within India, with the Hindi screenings contributing Rs 64.80 crore. Notably, on Saturday, Day 2, the film amassed Rs 66.27 crore, surpassing its opening day collection of Rs 63.80 crore.

Animal's Box Office Report

Animal's impressive collection of Rs 130.07 crore has marked it as Ranbir Kapoor's most successful opening movie to date. Surpassing his previous best opener, Brahmastra – Part One: Shiva, by Rs 10 crores, the film has set a new benchmark in his career. As reported by Bollywood Hungama, Brahmastra – Part One: Shiva, released in 2022, achieved an opening weekend collection of Rs 120.75 crore, securing the second spot among Ranbir Kapoor's best openers. Following closely behind is Sanju, with an opening collection of Rs 120.06 crore, ranking as his third best opener.

About The Film

Directed by Sandeep Reddy Vanga, 'Animal' delves into the intricate dynamics of a man and his tumultuous relationship with his father. Portrayed by Ranbir Kapoor, Vijay embodies the persona of an anti-hero, willing to take extreme measures, even resorting to gunning down 200 individuals with a machine gun, all in a bid to shield his father. Despite his relentless efforts, Vijay grapples with seeking approval from his emotionally distant father, depicted by Anil Kapoor. This strained paternal bond significantly affects Vijay's relationship with his wife, portrayed by Rashmika Mandanna.

The Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC) has granted 'Animal' an ‘A’ certificate, acknowledging its mature content. The film incorporates daring sequences, notably featuring Ranbir Kapoor walking into a scene in the nude. With a runtime of 3 hours and 35 minutes, the film provides an in-depth exploration of complex familial relationships and their repercussions on personal lives.

The end credit scene of the film hinted at the possibility of a sequel for 'Animal.'