The Conjuring Last Rites : The Indian box office turned into a battlefield on Friday with five big releases competing for audience attention. Surprisingly, it was the Hollywood horror giant The Conjuring: Last Rites that emerged as the winner, collecting a massive ₹18 crore on Day 1, leaving its Indian rivals trailing behind.
Baaghi 4 and Madharasi Struggle to Keep Up
Among domestic releases, Tamil superstar Sivakarthikeyan’s Madharasi stood strong with a ₹13 crore opening, marking a solid comeback for director A.R. Murugadoss.
On the other hand, Tiger Shroff’s Baaghi 4 registered ₹12 crore on Day 1, but the numbers came under a promotional “Buy One Get One Free” ticket scheme. This raises questions about its true box office strength.
Ghaati and The Bengal Files Off to Weak Start
While Madharasi and Baaghi 4 managed decent openings, other releases failed to impress.
- Anushka Shetty’s Ghaati earned only ₹2 crore.
- Vivek Agnihotri’s The Bengal Files collected a mere ₹1.75 crore.
Interestingly, Vivek’s past films usually showed growth from Day 2 onwards, so trade experts are waiting to see if this trend repeats.
Why Did Audiences Choose Hollywood Over Bollywood?
Against the backdrop of Ganesh Chaturthi celebrations and series of movies with star casts, Hollywood horror films pulled the audiences. And the atmospheric suspense of The Conjuring: Last Rites, driven by the acting of Vera Farmiga and Patrick Wilson, provided audiences with just the kind of cinematic thrill they were looking to experience – a chilling film experience.
Another advantage of the film was its solid brand value as the last book in the popular Conjuring series that has continued to attract audiences worldwide.
Global Box Office Storm
It’s not just India. The Conjuring: Last Rites has exploded worldwide. Early estimates suggest the film will collect around $115 million (approx ₹950 crore) over its opening weekend across 60+ international markets.
With a production budget of $55 million, excluding marketing, the film is already on track to becoming one of the year’s biggest horror hits.
FAQs
Q1. How much did The Conjuring: Last Rites collect in India on Day 1?
The film earned ₹18 crore net across all languages.
Q2. What was Baaghi 4’s Day 1 box office collection?
Baaghi 4 made ₹12 crore, though ticket offers inflated the numbers.
Q3. How did Sivakarthikeyan’s Madharasi perform?
Madharasi impressed with a ₹13 crore opening day collection.
Q4. What about Ghaati and The Bengal Files?
Ghaati managed ₹2 crore, while The Bengal Files earned ₹1.75 crore on Day 1.
Q5. What is the global opening weekend expectation for The Conjuring: Last Rites?
The film is projected to earn $115 million worldwide.