Oppenheimer, which stirred controversy among Hindutva activists due to the reading of the Bhagavad Gita in the midst of a sex scene featuring Cillian Murphy as Robert Oppenheimer and Elizabeth Pugh, has emerged as a clear box office winner, leaving Barbie trailing far behind in India.
According to trade data website Sacnilk, Barbie was projected to earn approximately Rs 18.58 crore (gross collection, before tax deductions) by the end of Sunday. Despite a lackluster opening of Rs 5 crore on Friday and only marginal improvements thereafter, the film struggled to gain momentum at the Indian box office.
On the other hand, Oppenheimer, in direct competition with Barbie, finished its first weekend with an impressive collection of Rs 49.25 crore (gross). The film maintained a steady flow, earning around Rs 17 crore on each of the first three days. This significant difference in performance demonstrates the overwhelming preference of Indian audiences for Oppenheimer over Barbie.
Interestingly, the box office scenario in North America presents a stark contrast to that in India. Barbie reigns as the clear leader in North America, poised to cross the $300 million mark worldwide by Sunday, with an estimated $150 million-plus each from North America and a combined 69 overseas markets, according to Deadline. On the other hand, Oppenheimer is projected to earn $165.9 million worldwide through Sunday, with $88.9 million from international markets.
In the Indian market, the Tom Cruise starrer Mission Impossible: Dead Reckoning – Part One continues to dominate, having grossed Rs 98.35 crore until Friday, July 21.
0 Comments