In a remarkable display of audience anticipation, Ranbir Kapoor's much-awaited film, Animal, has achieved a bumper initial response in its advance booking. Within a mere 8-hour span, the film has successfully sold over 20,000 tickets across the three national multiplex chains- PVR, Inox, and Cinepolis.

This phenomenal feat marks one of the biggest responses for a feature film in the post-pandemic era, standing alongside the likes of Brahmastra and Tiger 3. Animal has even surpassed Gadar 2 in terms of the pace of advance booking. On its first day of ticket sales, Brahmastra managed to sell 30,000 tickets in the national chains, while Tiger 3 soared even higher with 53,000 tickets. Animal is expected to achieve a remarkable 45,000 tickets on its first day itself.

The incredible response Animal has received in its advance booking is a testament to its status as one of the most highly awaited films of 2023. The film's pre-release hype has been validated by this stunning achievement, which further solidifies Ranbir Kapoor's emergence as a new superstar of Hindi Cinema. By consistently delivering big openers and achieving tremendous box office success, Kapoor joins the ranks of the all-time greats of the modern era, including Aamir Khan, Salman Khan, Shah Rukh Khan, and Hrithik Roshan.

Early indications from the advance booking trends suggest that Animal is set to witness one of the biggest openings in the history of Indian Cinema, and all this is happening on a non-holiday! Audiences are eagerly awaiting the arrival of this powerhouse film, and the record-breaking ticket sales only amplify the excitement and anticipation surrounding Ranbir Kapoor's Animal.

With its impressive advance booking figures and a star-studded lineup, Animal promises to captivate audiences and emerge as a box-office sensation. The film is all set to unleash its magic, and fans can hardly contain their excitement as they await the much-awaited release date.