On December 1, 2023, Ranbir Kapoor's "Animal" and Vicky Kaushal's "Sam Bahadur" are set to clash in theaters, offering distinct genres to diverse audience preferences
The advance booking phase has already begun, sparking curiosity about their respective mass appeal
Just two days before release, "Animal" has already sold an impressive 1,82,800 tickets, surpassing the advance booking record set by Salman Khan's "Tiger 3" with 122,800 tickets
Director Sandeep Reddy Vanga's film has grossed Rs 13.85 crore from advance bookings
On the other hand, "Sam Bahadur," directed by Meghna Gulzar, has achieved an estimated nationwide collection of Rs 64 lakh from the sale of 18,861 advance tickets
Despite a gradual start, the film's advance box office figures indicate a promising trajectory
Meghna Gulzar's biographical film explores the life of India's first Field Marshal, Sam Manekshaw, with Vicky Kaushal's portrayal earning praise for its authenticity and depth