Lee Cronin’s The Mummy Posts Solid ₹12 Cr In 4 Days In India Despite Bhooth Bangla Clash
Lee Cronin’s The Mummy has managed a respectable start at the Indian box office, collecting ₹12 crore net in its first four days. For a Hollywood horror film releasing alongside a strong local genre competitor like Bhooth Bangla, the number is being seen as a good result. The film saw steady footfalls through the weekend and held decently on Monday, indicating acceptance from urban multiplex audiences.
The ₹12 crore four-day total comes despite direct competition from Bhooth Bangla, which opened big with the diaspora and domestic family crowd. The Mummy relied on its franchise recall, Cronin’s horror credentials, and premium format shows to carve its share. IMAX and 4DX screens contributed a healthy chunk, with English and dubbed versions both finding takers. The horror genre has a niche but loyal base in India, and The Mummy tapped into that segment effectively.
What’s working for the film is the lack of other major Hollywood releases this week and strong showcasing in metros. Mumbai, Delhi, Bengaluru, and Hyderabad led the collections, with night shows performing best. Word-of-mouth is mixed to positive, with praise for the scares and scale. Given the clash, trade was expecting a single-digit extended weekend, so the ₹12 crore finish is ahead of projections. The film needed a double-digit start to stay in the race, and it has delivered that.
The real test begins now as weekdays will decide if The Mummy can sustain and push toward the ₹25 crore mark. With Bhooth Bangla trending strongly and new releases lined up for next Friday, the holdover audience is limited. Still, the four-day ₹12 crore is a win for the studio considering the competitive landscape. For a standalone horror reboot, The Mummy has avoided being buried and has registered a good total so far.
— CineInfinity
Box Office. Beyond Limits.
Disclaimer: The box office figures are compiled from various sources and internal research. The figures are approximate and indicative in nature. CineInfinity does not make any claims about the absolute authenticity of the data but believes they adequately reflect the box office performance of the film(s).
