The Mummy has shown a steady performance at the Indian box office during its first week. On Day 7, the film collected around Rs. 1.75 crore, which was about 15 per cent lower than the previous day. This is considered a normal drop for a weekday. With this, the film’s total collection for its first week has reached approximately Rs. 17 crore gross in India.
Looking at current trends, the film is expected to perform better during its second weekend, as collections usually increase on Saturdays and Sundays. However, it will face new competition from the release of Michael, a biographical drama based on the life of Michael Jackson. If the new release receives strong audience response, it could affect the box office performance of The Mummy.
Despite this upcoming competition, The Mummy has already performed well enough to be considered a successful film in India. Earlier, it was expected to finish its run at around Rs. 20 crore gross, but based on its current trend, it now has a chance to cross Rs. 30 crore gross by the end of its theatrical run.
Here is the day wise box office collection of the film:
Friday Rs. 2.00 cr.
Saturday Rs. 3.00 cr.
Sunday Rs. 4.00 cr.
Monday Rs. 2.00 cr.
Tuesday Rs. 2.25 cr.
Wednesday Rs. 2.00 cr.
Thursday Rs. 1.75 cr. (est.)
Total Rs. 17 cr.
The title of the film may also have helped attract audiences. The earlier The Mummy and its sequels were quite popular in India. The 1999 film collected around Rs. 20 crore, while the later parts released in 2001 and 2008 earned about Rs. 27 crore and Rs. 48 crore respectively. Adjusted to today’s value, these figures would be close to Rs. 200 crore.
Although this new film is not connected to the earlier series, the familiar name likely helped in gaining initial attention. Overall, the film has had a stable start and could become one of the successful Hollywood releases in India this year if it continues to perform well.