7 December 2023, Mumbai: Vicky Kaushal’s biographical drama, ‘Sam Bahadur’, continues to grapple with fierce competition from Ranbir Kapoor’s ‘Animal’ at the box office, facing challenges in maintaining its ground. Released on December 1 and directed by Meghna Gulzar, the film’s earnings have plateaued, amounting to a total of Rs 35 crore in India, signaling a steady but challenging journey.
Box Office Performance
‘Sam Bahadur’ appears resilient yet stagnant, managing to accumulate Rs 3 crore daily, maintaining a consistent earning pattern. Despite an initially decent opening, the film struggles to make substantial strides, with its overall collection reaching Rs35.85 crore in India by December 6. Featuring Fatima Sana Shaikh and Sanya Malhotra in prominent roles, the film grapples with a lack of significant impact
Animal: Impact of Competition
With an overall occupancy of 21.60% on December 6, ‘Sam Bahadur’ faces the repercussions of its competitive landscape, particularly from the formidable performance of ‘Animal’. The stiff competition posed by Ranbir Kapoor’s film seems to have adversely affected the Vicky Kaushal-starrer, contributing to its struggle in garnering substantial audience attention.
Sam Bahadur Plot and Historical Context
Focusing on the life of India’s first Field Marshal, Sam Manekshaw, ‘Sam Bahadur’ traces his monumental role in the 1971 India-Pakistan war, pivotal in the birth of Bangladesh. Portraying the distinguished military career spanning five wars and four decades, the film pays homage to Manekshaw’scontribution to the Indian army and the nation at large. With Vicky Kaushal in the titular role and a notable cast including Sanya Malhotra, Fatima Sana Shaikh, Neeraj Kabi, Edward Sonnenblick, and Mohammed Zeeshan Ayyub, the movie aims to honor Manekshaw’s legacy.
Sam Bahadur Behind the scenes
Produced by Ronnie Screwvala’s RSVP Movies, ‘Sam Bahadur’ boasts music by Shankar-Ehsaan-Loy, lyrics penned by Gulzar, and a compelling background score by Ketan Sodha. The film encapsulates the essence of Manekshaw’s life and his monumental contributions to India’s military history, yet grapples with audience reception in the face of tough competition at the box office
By Yashika Desai