Ranbir Kapoor's latest film Animal is making waves at the box office.
It is the second film to score the highest ever three-day opening at the Bollywood box office this year.
Yes, it has defeated some of the biggest releases of the year, including Pathaan, Gadar 2 and Tiger 3.
So, which are Bollywood's top openers of the year?
Joginder Tuteja lists the 10 biggest openings of 2023 so far.
Jawan
Box office collection: Rs 206.06/Rs 2.06 billion
Animal
Box office collection: Rs 202.07 crore/Rs 2.02 billion
Pathaan
Box office collection: Rs 166.75 crore/Rs 1.67 billion
Tiger 3
Box office collection: Rs 148.50 crore/Rs 1.49 billion
Gadar 2
Box office collection: Rs 134.88 crore/Rs 1.35 billion
Adipurush [Hindi]
Box office collection: Rs 103 crore/Rs 1.03 billion
Kisi Ka Bhai Kisi Ki Jaan
Box office collection: Rs 68.17 crore/Rs 618.7 million
Rocky Aur Rani Kii Prem Kahaani
Box office collection: Rs 45.90 crore/Rs 459 million
OMG 2
Box office collection: Rs 43.11 crore/Rs 431.1 million
Dream Girl 2
Box office collection: Rs 40.71 crore/Rs 407.1 million
Up next are Shah Rukh Khan's Dunki and Prabhas' Salaar, and one hopes the good run continues with these films.
Note: All collections as per production and distribution sources.
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