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Animal Box Office Analysis: Ranbir Kapoor’s Dark Epic Shatters Records Amid Controversy

Box Office Verdict: All-Time Blockbuster

Animal roared into the record books with a staggering ₹553.87 crore domestic net collection, ranking #4 in Filmymojo’s all-time box office rankings. The Sandeep Reddy Vanga-directed crime epic became 2023’s most controversial and commercially successful film.


Box Office Breakdown

Key Stats

MetricValue
Total Collection₹553.87 crore
Rank#4 (All-Time)
GenreCrime Drama/Action
Release MonthDecember 2023
DirectorSandeep Reddy Vanga
Lead CastRanbir Kapoor, Rashmika Mandanna, Bobby Deol

Genre Comparison

  • Average Crime Drama Collection (2023): ₹142.3 crore
  • Animal vs. Genre Avg: 289% above the genre average
  • Top 2023 Crime Dramas:
    1. Animal (₹553.87 crore)
    2. Jawan (₹644.38 crore)
    3. Pathaan (₹542.2 crore)
    4. Gadar 2 (₹525.56 crore)
    5. Tiger 3 (₹288.9 crore)

Ranbir Kapoor’s Career-Defining Performance

Animal became Ranbir’s highest-grossing film by a wide margin:

MovieCollection (₹ Cr)RankYear
Animal553.87#42023
Sanju342.53#92018
Brahmastra268.12#222022
Yeh Jawaani Hai Deewani188.57#382013

Key Insight: Animal nearly doubled Ranbir’s previous best (Sanju), proving his unmatched versatility in commercial cinema.


The Animal vs. Sam Bahadur Clash

The December 1 showdown produced historic numbers:

MetricAnimalSam Bahadur
Opening Day₹63.8 cr₹6.25 cr
First Week₹253.5 cr₹38.21 cr
Final Total₹553.87 cr₹92.97 cr
Screens3800+1200
IMDb Rating7.2/107.6/10

Remarkable Fact: Animal collected more in its opening day than Sam Bahadur’s entire first week.


Controversies That Fueled Business

  1. Violence Debate: Graphic scenes sparked nationwide discussions about cinematic morality
  2. Feminist Backlash: Criticism over misogynistic undertones trended for weeks
  3. Censorship Battles: Received ‘A’ certificate after 7 minutes of cuts
  4. Runtime Debate: At 3hr 21min, became longest Hindi hit since Lagaan

Unprecedented Audience Patterns

  • Repeat Viewings: 23% audiences watched multiple times (per BookMyShow data)
  • Gender Divide: 68% male audience (highest for any Ranbir film)
  • Regional Strength: Overperformed in mass circuits like CP Berar (+35% over projections)

Final Verdict

Animal rewrote the rulebook with ₹553.87 crore, proving dark, violent dramas can achieve mainstream success. While polarizing critics, its raw energy and Ranbir’s transformative performance made it 2023’s most talked-about cinematic experience.

Watch Recommendation: For mature audiences seeking uncompromising storytelling, but not for the faint-hearted.


Data Source: Filmymojo Box Office Database

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