Deadpool and Wolverine has made a stellar debut, raking in solid 21.50 crore nett on its first day.
Despite expectations for a strong showing in the South due to the film’s massive release there, it was the Delhi/UP figures that bolstered the Hindi market’s share which alone accounted for nearly 4 crore nett. This is a significant achievement, as such a high percentage from this region is rare for a Hollywood film. Mumbai and the Southern regions, typically strongholds for Hollywood releases, did not perform as well as anticipated, though their contributions were still notable.
This impressive opening day makes Deadpool and Wolverine the fourth highest Hollywood debut in India post-pandemic, joining the elite club of films that have crossed the 20 crore nett mark. The film’s strong performance in Hindi-speaking regions suggests potential for growth over the weekend, despite the genre’s tendency for front-loaded earnings. From here on film is eying 70 cr + nett weekend in India alone.
Here are the top 5 Hollywood openings in India post-pandemic:
- Avatar – 39.87 crore
- Spiderman: No Way Home – 32.50 crore
- Dr Strange: Multiverse of Madness – 28.50 crore
- Deadpool and Wolverine – 21.50 crore
- Thor: Love and Thunder – 18.50 crore
With such a promising start, Deadpool and Wolverine is well-positioned to capitalize on its initial momentum, potentially climbing higher in the box office rankings as the weekend progresses.
