Michael, starring Jaafar Jackson in the lead role, continued its stable performance at the Indian box office even in its fourth week. The musical biopic collected Rs. 90 lakh on its fourth Friday, showing a decent hold despite new releases and competition.
According to current trade estimates, the film is expected to earn around Rs. 2 crore to Rs. 3 crore over the weekend. With this, its total India gross collection is likely to reach between Rs. 67 crore and Rs. 69 crore.
The movie has already emerged as a successful release in India and is expected to finish its full theatrical run somewhere between Rs. 75 crore and Rs. 80 crore gross, depending on how it performs in the coming days.
Michael is now being counted among the successful Hollywood films released in India this year. It has become the third Hollywood HIT of the year after Project Hail Mary and The Mummy directed by Lee Cronin.
Interestingly, all three Hollywood films achieved success within a short gap of around one month. Another Hollywood release, The Devil Wears Prada 2, is also performing well at the Indian box office. While it may not become a major HIT, trade analysts believe it is still heading toward a successful run.
What makes these box office performances more notable is that none of these films belongs to a major franchise or a very popular intellectual property. In India, Hollywood films usually perform best when they are connected to globally known franchises and characters.
However, the recent success of films like Michael suggests that Indian audiences are also supporting content driven Hollywood films if the response and word of mouth remain strong.
Trade experts now believe that 2026 could turn out to be an important year for Hollywood films in India, especially with several big international releases lined up in the coming months.
The box office collections for Michael in India are as follows:
Week One: Rs. 31.25 cr.
Week Two: Rs. 20.50 cr.
Week Three: Rs. 13.00 cr.
4th Friday: Rs. 0.90 cr.
Total: Rs. 65.65 cr.