The Hollywood film Project Hail Mary saw a noticeable drop in its box office collections during its fourth weekend in India. The film added Rs. 5.75 crore over the weekend, with Rs. 2.50 crore coming in on Sunday alone. This marks a 51 per cent decline compared to its previous weekend performance, which may affect its chances of reaching the Rs. 100 crore mark.
After performing steadily for three weeks, this drop is seen as significant. However, there is still a possibility that the film could recover if it manages to remain stable over the next couple of weeks. This kind of trend has been seen before with Hollywood films in India.
So far, the total collection of the film stands at Rs. 77.75 crore gross. The film, starring Ryan Gosling, is expected to continue its run through the weekdays. If it maintains a steady pace, it could close its fourth week with around Rs. 8 to 9 crore. Looking ahead, the film may cross Rs. 85 crore by its fifth weekend before moving toward its final total.
Space based films do not always perform strongly in India, but there have been exceptions. Movies like Interstellar and Gravity have done well in the past. In that context, the performance of Project Hail Mary stands out, especially since it is not part of an established franchise or series.
The film has managed to hold audience interest over several weeks, which has helped it achieve a strong total so far. This is notable because Hollywood films in India often depend on well known franchises or brands to attract viewers.
Below is a breakdown of the film’s box office collections in India:
Week One (8 days) Rs. 29.50 cr.
Week Two Rs. 24.25 cr.
3rd Friday Rs. 2.50 cr.
3rd Saturday Rs. 4.75 cr.
3rd Sunday Rs. 4.50 cr.
3rd Monday Rs. 1.50 cr.
3rd Tuesday Rs. 2.25 cr.
3rd Wednesday Rs. 1.45 cr.
3rd Thursday Rs. 1.30 cr.
4th Friday Rs. 1.00 cr.
4th Saturday Rs. 2.25 cr.
4th Sunday Rs. 2.50 cr. (est.)
Total Rs. 77.75 cr.