Ranveer Singh’s ‘dhurandhar’ Faces Uphill Battle Against Ranbir Kapoor’s ‘Animal’ at teh Box Office
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Ranveer Singh’s recently released spy-action drama, Dhurandhar, debuted on december 5th and has quickly become a topic of discussion, drawing comparisons to Ranbir Kapoor’s blockbuster hit, Animal. While initial reception has been positive, early box office numbers suggest Dhurandhar is trailing behind its competitor.
Initial Buzz and Comparisons to ‘Animal’
Dhurandhar has generated significant online buzz since its release, with fans noting similarities to the action and intensity found in Animal. The films share a common thread of featuring morally ambiguous and fearless protagonists, with Ranveer Singh’s portrayal in Dhurandhar specifically drawing parallels to Ranbir kapoor’s performance. However, the question on everyone’s mind was: which film would dominate the opening weekend collections?
Box Office Performance: Day One
According to a report by Pinkvilla, Aditya Dhar’s Dhurandhar demonstrated a strong start, earning ₹24.50 crore on its first day of release. Despite this respectable figure, one analyst noted the film’s performance “might not be up to par” when compared to Animal.
The Gap Widens: Days two and Three
The disparity in box office revenue became more pronounced in the following days. Animal earned ₹51.50 crore on its opening day – more than double Dhurandhar’s debut.This trend continued on day two, with Dhurandhar collecting ₹28.50 crore while Animal amassed ₹56 crore. The pattern persisted on day three, as Dhurandhar earned ₹37 crore, while Animal reached ₹61 crore.
Three-Day Totals: A Significant Difference
Over the first three days, Animal earned 86.67% more than Dhurandhar. Dhurandhar’s total collection for the opening weekend reached ₹90 crore, while Animal soared to ₹168.50 crore.
A Look at the Casts and Critical Reception
Animal, starring Ranbir Kapoor, also features Anil Kapoor and Rashmika Mandanna in key roles, with popular cameos from Triptii Dimri and Bobby Deol. The film explores the complex bond between a father and son. Dhurandhar, conversely, boasts an ensemble cast including Ranveer Singh, Sanjay Dutt, Akshaye Khanna, Arjun Rampal, R. Madhavan, and Sara Arjun. The film has received “very good reviews” and is reportedly benefiting from positive word-of-mouth. It remains to be seen how Dhurandhar will pe
