Bollywood Witnesses Blockbuster Clash as ‘Animal’ and ‘Sam Bahadur’ Hit Theatres Simultaneously

The Bollywood box office is set for an epic showdown as Ranbir Kapoor’s action-packed ‘Animal’ and Vicky Kaushal’s patriotic biopic ‘Sam Bahadur’ clash on screens today. Amidst fervent anticipation, trade experts foresee ‘Animal’ taking an early lead due to higher advance bookings and a mass-appeal genre. Akshaye Rathi and Ramesh Bala project ‘Animal’ to potentially gross Rs 40-50 crore on opening day, overshadowing ‘Sam Bahadur’ expected to earn Rs 5-7 crore. Predictions suggest ‘Animal’ might soar past Rs 400 crore in lifetime earnings, while ‘Sam Bahadur’ eyes around Rs 100 crore if the content resonates.

Addressing concerns about the clash, experts believe the diverse genres cater to distinct audiences, making the competition a healthy coexistence. Ramesh Bala emphasized that both films possess unique strengths to captivate viewers.