He Man And The Masters Of The Universe completed its opening weekend with a total collection of Rs. 5.50 crore gross at the Indian box office. The live action fantasy drama earned an estimated Rs. 2.25 crore on Sunday, helping the film show steady growth over its first 3 days in theatres.
Directed by Travis Knight, the film has performed reasonably well so far, particularly for a Hollywood release that is not backed by a major ongoing film franchise. While the opening numbers are not extraordinary, the film has managed to attract a section of moviegoers and record an upward trend during the weekend.
According to available figures, the day wise box office collections are as follows:
Day 1: Rs. 1.30 crore
Day 2: Rs. 2.00 crore
Day 3: Rs. 2.25 crore (est.)
Total: Rs. 5.50 crore
The growth from Friday to Sunday indicates that audience interest increased over the weekend. However, the film has received mixed reactions from viewers, which could impact its performance in the coming days. The real test for the movie will begin during the weekdays when collections typically depend more on audience word of mouth and repeat viewership.
Based on current trends, trade estimates suggest that He Man And The Masters Of The Universe could finish its theatrical run in India with collections in the range of Rs. 12 crore to Rs. 15 crore gross. Whether the film reaches or exceeds those numbers will largely depend on how well it holds during the week.
Hollywood films have generally performed well at the Indian box office this year. Several releases have managed to attract audiences, including films that were not considered major franchise titles. One recent example is Obsession, which has gained popularity among horror movie fans and emerged as a strong performer.
A major attraction of He Man And The Masters Of The Universe is its cast. Nicholas Galitzine plays the lead role of He Man and Prince Adam. Jared Leto appears as the villain Skeletor, while Idris Elba takes on the role of Duncan, also known as Man At Arms.
The cast also includes Camila Mendes as Teela, Morena Baccarin as The Sorceress and Alison Brie as Evil Lyn. The combination of well known actors and familiar characters has helped generate interest in the film among audiences.
With an opening weekend total of Rs. 5.50 crore, attention will now turn to its weekday performance and whether it can maintain its momentum at the Indian box office.