The much-anticipated Gladiator II, directed by Ridley Scott and starring Paul Mescal, Denzel Washington, and Pedro Pascal, has had a steady start at the Indian box office. Over its first four days, the film earned a total of ₹6.22 crore net across all languages.
Box Office Breakdown
Day 1 (Friday): ₹1.6 crore
Day 2 (Saturday): ₹2.15 crore
Day 3 (Sunday): ₹2.05 crore (slight drop of 4.65%)
Day 4 (Monday): ₹0.42 crore (a significant weekday dip)
Total (4 days): ₹6.22 crore
Regional and Language-Specific Trends
Occupancy Rates on Monday
English version:
Overall: 9.38%
Night shows performed best at 13.03%.
Highest occupancy: Chennai (18%) and Kochi (18.5%).
Hindi version:
Overall: 7.15%
Highest occupancy: Surat (14.75%) and Chandigarh (14.5%).
Tamil version:
Overall: 15.34%
Highest occupancy: Pondicherry (33%).
Performance Insights
The film had strong collections over its opening weekend, benefiting from its franchise legacy and star-studded cast.
Monday’s steep decline (₹0.42 crore) is a common trend for Hollywood films in India, where performance hinges largely on weekend audiences.
The Tamil version has outperformed others in terms of regional engagement, indicating higher interest in South India, with standout occupancy in Pondicherry.
Conclusion
While *Gladiator II* has garnered decent numbers in its initial run, sustaining momentum will depend on mid-week growth and word-of-mouth. With its performance so far, it stands as a solid Hollywood entry in India but faces competition from local blockbusters and other global releases in the coming weeks.
