Demon Slayer: Infinity Castle swept the Indian box office away since its release on September 12. The newest anime installment in the much-loved franchise opened at an amazing ₹12.25 crore net, becoming the biggest-grossing anime film in India overnight. It has also beaten the lifetime collections of big hits Jujutsu Kaisen 0 and Suzume, creating a new benchmark for Japanese animation in India.
The film continued its strong momentum through the opening weekend, raking in ₹38.95 crore net. Although it witnessed a gradual decline during weekdays, Infinity Castle still managed a solid first-week total of ₹53.20 crore net. Directed by Haruo Sotozaki, the anime’s gripping storyline and loyal fanbase helped it maintain traction.
As it crossed its second weekend, the movie earned an estimated ₹2 crore net on the second Friday, taking the 8-day overall to ₹55.20 crore net. Though the collections are declining, there is hope for a turnaround over the weekend.
With competition from Bollywood’s Jolly LLB 3 featuring Akshay Kumar and Arshad Warsi, Demon Slayer can expect limited but consistent growth. If it maintains its present trajectory, trade analysts believe that it can achieve ₹80 crore net towards the end of its theatrical life — a great achievement for an anime title in India.
This success marks a turning point for Japanese anime in the Indian market. With such soaring reception, audiences can probably anticipate more theatrical releases from hit shows like One Piece, Chainsaw Man, and Jujutsu Kaisen in the future.
Day-wise Box Office Collection (India):
Day 1: ₹12.25 crore
Day 2: ₹13.05 crore
Day 3: ₹13.65 crore
Day 4: ₹4.00 crore
Day 5: ₹4.15 crore
Day 6: ₹3.45 crore
Day 7: ₹2.65 crore
Day 8: ₹2.00 crore (estimated)
Total: ₹55.20 crore net
