Ranbir Kapoor‘s Animal seems to be setting the box office ablaze even before its official debut on December 1, 2023. Its unprecedented advance bookings across major national chains are on its way to creating history. The gangster-based action drama, helmed by Sandeep Reddy Vanga, has surged ahead with an astonishing 1,82,000 tickets sold in the top national chains.
The film’s advance booking trajectory has taken the industry by surprise. Film experts predict Animal may secure a place among the top advance bookings of all time. If the current pace is sustained, Animal could potentially sell between 4 to 5 lakh tickets in three major chains alone. This could potentially place it in the top 5 advance bookings of all time, if not the top 3.
The response to advance bookings has justified the tag of ‘superstar’ attributed to Ranbir Kapoor by director Vanga in the film’s poster. It is noteworthy that few actors in the history of Indian cinema have commanded such a remarkable response in pre-sales.
Animal Advance Booking: How many tickets sold so far?
The first-day business for Animal is anticipated to be incredible, potentially leading to capacity issues in multiplexes across the country. Miraj, India’s third-largest multiplex chain, has reported record-breaking levels of advance bookings. It sold over 16,500 tickets, as of Tuesday, November 28, 2023, 6 pm IST. To provide perspective, Tiger 3 had scored an overall advance of 25,000 tickets in Miraj, whereas Gadar 2 and Jawan had sold 31,000 and 43,000 tickets, respectively.
At present, Animal faces competition from only two other Hindi films—Pathaan and Jawan. With around a day and half remaining before its official release, Animal aims to secure a position between the advance bookings of War and Pathaan.
MovieMax, another prominent multiplex chain, has witnessed an impressive 6,500 tickets sold for the opening day alone. It positioned Animal to claim a spot in the top 5 of all time in terms of advance booking. Similarly, Rajhans has reported the sale of 4,500 tickets and aims to surpass 15,000 tickets in total. This range is comparable to blockbuster films such as Tiger 3, Jawan, and Adipurush.
As the countdown to the release continues, the industry is abuzz with anticipation. People are wondering if Animal will indeed create history with its groundbreaking advance bookings. As it is, fans are hoping that the film emerges as a formidable force at the box office. All eyes are now on Thursday’s momentum, which will likely provide a clearer picture of the film’s potential impact on the record books.
