‘Animal’ ready to conquer Japan: Ranbir Kapoor’s powerful look goes viral, will the record of ‘Dhurandhar’ be broken?

Journey from 915 crores to 1000 crores: Japanese poster of ‘Animal’ created a stir on social media

There are some films in the history of Indian cinema that not only changed the box office figures but also shook the way the audience thought and watched cinema. The film ‘Animal’ directed by Sandeep Reddy Vanga has also been one such film. When the film hit the screens in late 2023, it scripted a success story that film critics and trade analysts are still in awe of. Now, after making its mark in India and the West, ‘Animal’ is headed to one of the most challenging yet lucrative cinema markets in the world – Japan.

‘Animal’ reaches Japan: Poster boosts excitement

The makers of Ranbir Kapoor and Sandeep Reddy Vanga’s blockbuster film have recently released the Japanese poster of the film. As soon as the poster came out, tremendous enthusiasm was being seen among the fans on social media. The film’s title poster in Japanese and Ranbir Kapoor’s intense look have already raised the curiosity of the audience there.

The makers have officially announced that ‘Animal’ 13 February 2026 Will be released in Japanese theaters this time. This time is considered very important for film releases, as the month of February has often proven lucky for international films in Japan.

Box office battle: ‘Dhurandhar’ vs ‘Animal’

The biggest debate in the film industry at the moment is whether ‘Animal’ will be able to earn enough money in Japan to challenge the record of Ranveer Singh’s ‘Dhurandhar’? According to the latest reports, Ranveer Singh’s ‘Dhurandhar’ has performed well at the global box office, surpassing the collection of ‘Animal’.

It is being said that the worldwide collection of ‘Dhurandhar’ can be between Rs 1000 to 1100 crores. At the same time, ‘Animal’ has so far done a business of around Rs 915 crore worldwide. Now that the film is making waves in big markets like Japan, experts believe that ‘Animal’ will easily join the Rs 1000 crore club. Now the question is not just about Rs 1000 crore, but will this film be able to surpass ‘Dhurandhar’ and become the biggest global hit of the year?

Golden Age of Indian Cinema in Japan

Japan has always been a passionate market for Indian films. This journey, which started decades ago with Raj Kapoor’s films, is today S.S. Rajamouli and Sandeep Reddy have reached Vanga. Some Indian films have achieved record-breaking earnings in Japan in recent years:

• RRR: SS Rajamouli’s film created history by collecting around Rs 150 crore in Japan.

• KGF: Chapter 2: This film of Yash was also liked very much by the Japanese audience.

• Head: Even today, Indian films are benefiting from the cult status that Rajinikanth’s film ‘Muthu’ achieved in Japan years ago.

Japanese audiences often prefer ‘larger than life’ cinema and stories with emotional depth. They may like the story of complex father-son relationship and Ranbir Kapoor’s serious acting in ‘Animal’.

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The most talked about, controversial and unforgettable cinematic experience is coming to Japan.

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Animal: The Making of a Cult Classic

‘Animal’, which released in December 2023, earned around Rs 553 crore in India alone. Main reasons behind the success of the film:

1. Sandeep Reddy Vanga’s viewpoint: Vanga proved that she was an expert in portraying intense emotions.

2. Great performance by the star cast: Ranbir Kapoor, Anil Kapoor, Rashmika Mandanna and Bobby Deol’s character ‘Abrar’ died in the film.

3. music: The background score and songs of the film played an important role in attracting the audience to the theatres.

conclusion

The date of 13 February 2026 is going to be very important not only for Ranbir Kapoor’s career but also for the global dominance of Sandeep Reddy Vanga. Will ‘Animal’ be a hit at the Japanese box office? Will he cross the 1000 crore mark and regain his empire with ‘Dhurandhar’? Answers to all these questions will be found in the future, but for now the Japanese poster of ‘Animal’ has made it clear that this ‘Wild Beast’ is not going to stop.

Indian cinema is no longer limited by borders. The Japan release of ‘Animal’ proves that Indian stories have the power to win the hearts of audiences from Tokyo to Osaka.