Animal eyes Rs 40 crore opening on Day 1

The highly anticipated clash at the box office this weekend will feature Ranbir Kapoor's 'Animal' and Vicky Kaushal's 'Sam Bahadur.' 'Animal' explores the dynamics between a father and son, while 'Sam Bahadur' delves into the story of India's first Field Marshal, Sam Manekshaw. Advance bookings for 'Animal' have surged ahead, with over five lakh tickets sold for its opening day. Trade experts predict a favorable weekend for Ranbir Kapoor, with an expected opening day collection of Rs 35-40 crore. 'Sam Bahadur' may start slow but is anticipated to pick up gradually and have a profitable lifetime collection.