In a nutshell:
- Vicky Kaushal’s biographical film ‘Sam Bahadur,’ directed by Meghna Gulzar, faced tough competition from Ranbir Kapoor’s ‘Animal’ at the box office.
- Released on December 1, the movie earned Rs 3.05 crore on its seventh day, reaching a total collection of Rs 38.85 crore.
- Despite a promising start, ‘Sam Bahadur’ struggled to make a significant impact, with a 21.39% occupancy on December 7.
- Starring Vicky Kaushal as Field Marshal Sam Manekshaw during the 1971 India-Pakistan war, the film faced challenges from the strong competition posed by ‘Animal,’ affecting its box office performance.
- ‘Sam Bahadur’ pays tribute to Sam Manekshaw’s illustrious military career spanning four decades and five wars, featuring pivotal performances by Sanya Malhotra and Fatima Sana Shaikh.