Superman box office collection day 2: DC hit earns Rs 17 crore in India, beats Rajkummar Rao's Maalik and Aankhon Ki Gustaakhiyan
According to estimates, Superman is expected to cross $210 million globally by the end of Sunday, riding high on hype and positive reviews. Variety reports that the film has already scored the second-biggest global opening of the year, behind A Minecraft Movie ($57.11 million) and just ahead of Lilo & Stitch ($55.94 million). On the international front, the film opened in UK at $3.6 million on Friday, grabbing a 66% market share. Asia, though, was soft. Korea continues to be a downer for the movie, and no one expected Clark Kent to click in China either, where Superman made just $2.4 million by Friday, with a final tally likely hovering around $11 million. Brazil, Australia, and France held steady, each collecting $2.5 and $3 million. Spain turned out to be stronger than expected with a million-dollar debut, and Japan managed $781K, despite heavy buzz around the new Demon Slayer. Mexico, meanwhile, clocked in the highest at $3.8 million.
Also read: Superman cast salary revealed: David Corenswet among lowest-paid superheroes, Nicholas Hoult walks away with mega paycheck
On its first day in India, Superman earned Rs 8 crore, making it the third-biggest DC debut in the country. Day 2 added around Rs 9 crore, taking the total till Saturday to Rs 17 crore.
On the other hand, Kannappa, a star-studded Telugu biggie featuring names like Prabhas, Akshay Kumar, and Mohanlal, opened strong at Rs 9.35 crore but dropped like a stone. Week 2 saw a brutal 92% crash, and its lifetime net barely touched Rs 32.6 crore. One of the year's biggest flops, it recovered just 16% of its estimated Rs 200 crore budget. Another domestic title, Maalik, starring Rajkummar Rao, earned Rs 3.75 crore on Day 1 and Rs 5.25 crore on Day 2, still trailing Superman. Meanwhile, F1: The Movie is defying expectations. The original Hollywood title has raked in Rs 75 crore in 15 days and looks set to join the Rs 100 crore club, a rare feat, with only Oppenheimer and Avatar ahead of it. Aankhon Ki Gustaakhiyan, Shanaya Kapoor and Vikrant Massey's film is struggling to even touch the Rs 1 crore mark. It made just Rs 43 lakh on its second day, taking the two-day total to a mere Rs 73 lakh.
Hashtags
Try Our AI Features
Explore what Daily8 AI can do for you:
Comments
No comments yet...
Related Articles
Indian Express
24 minutes ago
- Indian Express
Superman got ghosted by the world, and Donald Trump might be the reason: Why James Gun thinks ‘The Man of Steel is not everyone's hero'
James Gunn's DC reboot with David Corenswet may have hit home with American audiences, but globally, the director feels the film's been caught in the crossfire of anti-U.S. vibes. Despite decent international numbers and the emotional reinvention of Superman working in its favour, the movie's still underperforming abroad, and that's clearly bothering Gunn. Domestically, it raked in a solid $253 million, but the overseas buzz just isn't matching up. 'Superman is not a known commodity in some places. He's not as big as Batman in some countries, and that affects things,' Gunn told Rolling Stone, responding to why the film isn't quite landing with global audiences like it did in the U.S. Also read: Is the new Superman movie 'too woke' or just true to its origins? Globally, Superman made around $173 million, according to The numbers have been dropping since, and James Gunn seems to think it's the 'anti-American' wave dragging the film down. 'We have a certain amount of anti-American sentiment around the world right now. It isn't really helping us,' he told Rolling Stone in a recent interview. Also read: Superman: James Gunn's idea of an India-coded country is regressive and riddled with stereotypes; the Man of Steel wouldn't stand for it The film stars Rachel Brosnahan as Lois Lane and Nicholas Hoult as Lex Luthor, and has received glowing reviews from critics. But let's be honest, without fan-favourite Henry Cavill, some slowdown was inevitable. Still, Gunn gambled with a fresh face in David Corenswet and expected the world to instantly buy in. Didn't exactly pan out. And his recent statement has the internet asking, did Trump's global PR mess play a part? Since his return as the 47th president, he's withdrawn the U.S. from treaties and made trade and tariff moves that were scrutinised globally. Pew Research's latest says global sentiment towards the U.S. has dropped badly in Trump's second term, but whether that's affecting moviegoers is still up for debate. That said, Gunn is still hopeful. It's day 12 of Superman in theatres, already up against Fantastic Four, and he's still keeping the faith. 'We're doing better domestically, but international numbers are starting to rise too. Weekday numbers have been solid. Word of mouth is working,' he said. 'There are countries where it's actually performing well, like Brazil and the U.K.'
NDTV
24 minutes ago
- NDTV
When Ahaan Panday Refused His Connection To Chunky Panday: "Nowhere Related To Him"
New Delhi: Ahaan Panday has been popular earlier for his Dubsmash videos. Currently the actor is riding sky high on the success of his debut film Saiyaara by Mohit Suri and alongside Aneet Padda. However in a throwback Instagram Live session that has resurfaced, Ahaan Panday had once said that he's "nowhere related to him" when asked about Chunky Panday. What's Happening Back in 2017, Chunky Panday's nephew and Ananya Panday's cousin Ahaan Panday had gone live on Instagram to interact with his followers. When a fan asked him about his connection with Chunky Panday, apparently it bothered Ahaan Panday a bit. According to reports, he had responded to it by saying, "It's funny that my surname is Panday, but I'm nowhere connected to him. My dad is Aloke Sharad Panday, and that's the only Panday connection I have. I have established myself in the B-town through my popularity." The Internet was left a bit bemused as Ahaan Panday's father Chikki Panday is Chunky Panday's younger brother. That makes Ahaan, Chunky Panday's nephew indeed. However, since the blockbuster opening to Ahaan Panday's debut film Saiyaara, the whole Panday family has been his strongest support system, celebrating his success as he begins his journey in Bollywood. About Saiyaara Saiyaara is rewriting box office rules with its stellar numbers from day one. Ahaan Panday and Aneet Padda's debut film is now one of the top five highest-grossing films of the year. The list includes names like Vicky Kaushal's historical saga Chhaava (Rs 601 crore), Akshay Kumar's franchise hit Housefull 5 (Rs 183 crore), Ajay Devgn's formula hit Raid 2 (Rs 173 crore), and Aamir Khan's Sitaare Zameen Par (Rs 163 crore) which is touted as the spiritual sequel to the 2007 film Taare Zameen Par. The film has been produced by Yash Raj Films. In A Nutshell Ahaan Panday had once defied his extended family connections with Chunky Panday. However, with his debut film Saiyaara doing very well, the whole Panday family has been by his side.
Indian Express
24 minutes ago
- Indian Express
Kamal Haasan reviews Fahad Faasill-Vadivelu's Maareesan: ‘The kind of inventive, spirited cinema I naturally gravitate towards'
After earning widespread praise for their powerful performances in Maamannan, actors Fahadh Faasil and Vadivelu are set to return to the big screen together in the upcoming film Maareesan. Slated for release on July 25, this movie already has a fan in veteran actor-filmmaker Kamal Haasan. Taking to X (formerly Twitter), the legendary actor revealed that he had already watched the film and praised its storytelling. 'Watched Maareesan – a film that dances effortlessly between wit and depth, leaving me laughing, thinking, and admiring its craft. Had a wonderful conversation with the team to congratulate them on this delightful creation,' he wrote. Haasan added, 'Beneath its humour lies a socially conscious lens on human emotion and a keen gaze at the darker shadows of our society. The kind of inventive, spirited cinema I naturally gravitate towards – both as a viewer and a creator.' Fans have expressed excitement across social media. 'If Fahadh picks a script, there's definitely something in the story,' one user wrote. Another added, 'A win for FaFa is loading.' Directed by Sudheesh Sankar, Maareesan follows the story of two men—one a thief, and the other battling Alzheimer's disease. The unique premise promises a film that will tickle audiences' funny bones and keep them on the edge of their seats in tandem. Besides Fahadh Faasil and Vadivelu, the movie also stars Kovai Sarala, Vivek Prasanna, Sithara, PL Thenappan, Livingston, Renuka, Saravana Subbiah, Krishna, Haritha and Telephone Raja. Maareesan has music composed by Yuvan Shankar Raja, with story, screenplay and dialogues by V Krishna Moorthy. It boasts cinematography by Kalaiselvan Sivaji and editing by Sreejith Sarang. ALSO READ | Johnny Lever takes dig at today's actors and comedians, says 'no aukaat to stand before us': 'They copy and think chal jayega' Fahadh Faasil and Vadivelu's last outing Maamannan (2023), directed by Mari Selvaraj, earned Rs 52 crore at the box office.
