Obsession box office Day 5: Hollywood horror sensation earns Rs 12 crore in India
Debutant Curry Barker's low-budget horror film Obsession is steadily gaining attention in India. Backed by strong word-of-mouth, praise from Bollywood actors and a solid box office run, the film has emerged as a talking point among moviegoers.
A low-budget horror film from a first-time filmmaker is quietly making its presence felt in India. Days after finding traction on social media and earning praise from Bollywood actors, director Curry Barker's Obsession continues to draw audiences to theatres, emerging as one of the more talked-about international releases in recent weeks.
The film's growing buzz is also reflecting at the box office. According to Sacnilk, Obsession earned Rs 2.75 crore on its fifth day in India, taking its total net collection to Rs 12.50 crore. Its gross earnings in the country now stand at Rs 14.87 crore.
Meanwhile, the horror film's global collection stands at Rs 1,250 crore, earning Rs 360 crore from overseas market.
The directorial debut of 26-year-old filmmaker Curry Barker has steadily gained visibility online, with viewers discussing its unsettling premise and psychological horror elements. The film received an additional boost after Bollywood actors Kartik Aaryan and Ananya Panday shared positive reactions on social media.
Sacnilk reported that Tuesday's collection of Rs 2.75 crore was higher than Monday's Rs 2 crore, indicating sustained audience interest despite the weekday slowdown. The film has also been performing strongly in international markets.
The film's strong theatrical run has translated into a series of box-office milestones. As per international media reports, Obsession logged the highest second-weekend growth in North America outside the Christmas period in over four decades. It has additionally become Focus Features' highest-grossing film in the region, moving past Downton Abbey (2019), with $194.6 million.
A low-budget horror film from a first-time filmmaker is quietly making its presence felt in India. Days after finding traction on social media and earning praise from Bollywood actors, director Curry Barker's Obsession continues to draw audiences to theatres, emerging as one of the more talked-about international releases in recent weeks.
The film's growing buzz is also reflecting at the box office. According to Sacnilk, Obsession earned Rs 2.75 crore on its fifth day in India, taking its total net collection to Rs 12.50 crore. Its gross earnings in the country now stand at Rs 14.87 crore.
Meanwhile, the horror film's global collection stands at Rs 1,250 crore, earning Rs 360 crore from overseas market.
The directorial debut of 26-year-old filmmaker Curry Barker has steadily gained visibility online, with viewers discussing its unsettling premise and psychological horror elements. The film received an additional boost after Bollywood actors Kartik Aaryan and Ananya Panday shared positive reactions on social media.
Sacnilk reported that Tuesday's collection of Rs 2.75 crore was higher than Monday's Rs 2 crore, indicating sustained audience interest despite the weekday slowdown. The film has also been performing strongly in international markets.
The film's strong theatrical run has translated into a series of box-office milestones. As per international media reports, Obsession logged the highest second-weekend growth in North America outside the Christmas period in over four decades. It has additionally become Focus Features' highest-grossing film in the region, moving past Downton Abbey (2019), with $194.6 million.
