The Hollywood film Michael, starring Jaafar Jackson and directed by Antoine Fuqua, is performing very well at the Indian box office. The musical biopic has managed to maintain a steady pace even in its second week, showing strong audience interest across the country.
On its second Sunday, the film collected Rs. 5 crore, which helped it add Rs. 14.25 crore over the second weekend. While there was a small drop of 5 per cent compared to the second Saturday, the overall trend remains stable. When compared to its first Sunday, the film saw a drop of around 28 per cent, which is considered normal for most films after the opening week.
By the end of 10 days in theatres, the total box office collection of the biopic based on Michael Jackson reached Rs. 46.25 crore gross in India. With these numbers, the film has already been declared a Clean Hit at the Indian box office. It has also become the third successful Hollywood release in India this year after Project Hail Mary and The Mummy directed by Lee Cronin.
Looking at the current trend, Michael is expected to cross the Rs. 50 crore mark by its second Tuesday. After that, the focus will shift to how far it can go in its full theatrical run. If the film continues to perform steadily in the coming days, it is likely to finish around Rs. 60 crore. There is also a possibility that it could push closer to the Rs. 70 crore mark if audience interest remains strong.
Here is a simple breakdown of its daily earnings so far. Previews brought in Rs. 1.70 cr. Friday saw Rs. 4.50 cr, followed by Rs. 6.50 cr on Saturday and Rs. 7.00 cr on Sunday. Weekday numbers stayed steady with Rs. 2.75 cr on Monday, Rs. 3.15 cr on Tuesday, Rs. 2.85 cr on Wednesday, and Rs. 3.50 cr on Thursday. In the second week, the film collected Rs. 4.00 cr on Friday, Rs. 5.25 cr on Saturday, and Rs. 5.00 cr on Sunday.
Overall, the film is showing a consistent performance and continues to attract viewers even after its opening week.