The Indian box office witnessed a surprise hit this weekend with the Japanese anime film Demon Slayer: Infinity Castle, which registered a record-breaking opening weekend. The film opened with a double digit net collection in India, surprising everyone with its impressive performance. Demon Slayer collected double digit net for all three days of the weekend, showcasing its strong appeal to Indian audiences.
Demon Slayer: Infinity Castle has collected ₹40 crore net in India over the opening weekend, with a gross collection of around ₹48.5 crore. This impressive performance has made it the highest-grossing non-Hollywood foreign movie in India. If the film maintains its momentum on weekdays, it could potentially reach a ₹100 crore gross collection in India.
The film has received an overwhelming response in India, outperforming other movies like The Conjuring: Last Rites. Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba Infinity Castle is expected to conclude the opening weekend with a ₹50 crore business. The film marks the beginning of the epic trilogy that concludes the beloved anime saga, and its success has generated significant interest among fans.
Demon Slayer's impressive opening weekend has set the stage for its potential success in India. With its strong storyline and engaging characters, the film is likely to maintain its momentum and attract a wider audience. As the highest-grossing non-Hollywood foreign movie in India, Demon Slayer: Infinity Castle is poised to make a significant impact on the Indian box office.