The horror film The Mummy, directed by Lee Cronin, is showing a stable trend at the Indian box office. On its second Thursday, which was Day 14, the film added around Rs. 0.90 crore. This reflects a drop of nearly 10 per cent compared to Wednesday. When compared to its first Thursday, the drop stands at around 44 per cent, which is considered a normal decline in the second week.
After completing two weeks in theatres, the film has collected a total of Rs. 29 crore gross in India. The first week saw stronger numbers, starting with Rs. 2.00 crore on Friday and rising to Rs. 4.00 crore on Sunday. Weekday collections then settled between Rs. 1.60 crore and Rs. 2.35 crore. In the second week, the film showed a predictable drop but still maintained steady earnings, with weekend numbers again improving before slowing down during weekdays.
Looking ahead, the film is expected to see some growth during its third weekend, as weekend footfall usually increases. However, its pace may be affected by the release of The Devil Wears Prada 2, which could draw audience attention. Based on current trends, the film is likely to finish its run in the range of Rs. 35 crore to Rs. 40 crore gross in India.
The film has performed particularly well in South India, especially in Tamil Nadu, where it has collected around Rs. 10 crore so far. This makes it one of the stronger markets for the film. It has already emerged as a successful Hollywood release in India, following the performance of Project Hail Mary. Another film, Michael, is also expected to reach similar success.
It is worth noting that while this film is not connected to the earlier Mummy series, the title has recognition among Indian audiences. The earlier films, including The Mummy, its 2001 sequel, and the 2008 release, had strong box office performances in India. Adjusted to current value, their earnings are estimated to be around Rs. 200 crore, which shows the long standing popularity of the title among viewers.