Christopher Nolan's epic film, "The Odyssey," has defied expectations at the Indian box office, registering a surprising growth on its 15th day of release. This uptick comes despite the simultaneous arrival of the highly anticipated superhero film, "Spider-Man: Brand New Day," which made a significant impact on its opening weekend.
"The Odyssey" Shows Unexpected Resilience in India
According to film trade portal Sacnilk, "The Odyssey" saw a 14.5% increase in its daily India earnings on its third Friday. The film collected ₹3.15 crore on its 15th day, contributing to an impressive total India net box office collection of ₹138.40 crore. When factoring in gross collections, the movie has accumulated ₹165.16 crore in India.
The film's English language shows maintained strong audience engagement, recording an overall occupancy of 33.04%. Night shows, in particular, saw a surge, reaching 50.44% occupancy. Key metropolitan areas and cities like Chennai (69.3%), Kochi (48.3%), Bengaluru (41.5%), Hyderabad (28.3%), and Pune (28%) were significant contributors to "The Odyssey"'s sustained performance.
"Spider-Man: Brand New Day" Dominates Opening
In contrast, the Tom Holland and Zendaya-starrer, "Spider-Man: Brand New Day," made an explosive entry, crossing the ₹100 crore mark in India within just two days of its theatrical release. The film garnered ₹60.60 crore on its opening Thursday and followed up with ₹49.35 crore on its first Friday, bringing its total India net collection to ₹109.95 crore.
"Spider-Man: Brand New Day" showcased strong occupancy across languages, with its English shows logging 49.31% and Hindi shows reaching an impressive 90% overall occupancy.
Global Box Office Comparison
On the global stage, "Spider-Man: Brand New Day" quickly claimed the top spot, raking in over $170 million on its opening day, including substantial earnings from Thursday night previews. Meanwhile, "The Odyssey" earned approximately $10.2 million on its third Friday worldwide, pushing its total global collection to $727.9 million, as reported by Deadline.
The performance of "The Odyssey" highlights Christopher Nolan's continued draw for Indian audiences, demonstrating remarkable staying power even against formidable new competition.