The Odyssey Box Office Day 2: Christopher Nolan Epic Jumps 30% in India, Collects Rs 45 Crore
- The Odyssey earned Rs 45 crore in its first two days in India, a 30% jump on Saturday.
- The film recorded a $124.5 million global opening, one of Nolan's biggest.
- Day 3 collections are expected to push the film past Rs 70 crore, setting a new personal best for the director in India.
Christopher Nolan's 'The Odyssey' is charting a strong course at the Indian box office. The epic drama, which opened on Friday, collected Rs 45 crore nett in its first two days, according to early estimates. Saturday saw a 30 per cent spike over the opening day, driven by strong word-of-mouth and premium screen occupancy.
Saturday spike powers the weekend
Day 1 collections landed around Rs 19-20 crore, a solid start for a non-franchise Hollywood epic. But the real story is Saturday. The film added roughly Rs 25-26 crore, taking the two-day total past the Rs 45 crore mark. IMAX and other large-format screens, where Nolan's films traditionally perform best, reported near-full houses in major metros.
Industry tracker Pinkvilla reported the numbers, noting that the 30 per cent jump is in line with Nolan's previous releases in India. 'Interstellar' and 'Tenet' saw similar Saturday growth, but 'The Odyssey' is pacing ahead due to higher screen count and wider release.
Global numbers match the hype
Globally, 'The Odyssey' sailed to a $124.5 million opening weekend, as reported by CNBC. The film stars Matt Damon as Odysseus and features a sprawling cast including Tom Holland, Zendaya, Anne Hathaway, and Robert Pattinson. Nolan shot the film across multiple continents, using practical effects and minimal CGI, a hallmark of his filmmaking.
The global haul positions 'The Odyssey' as one of the year's biggest openers. In India, the film is benefitting from a holiday weekend and strong reviews. The New York Times called it 'Passion in Every Frame,' while Indian critics praised its scale and emotional depth.
Day 3 could seal a record
Early estimates for Sunday suggest a further jump. The Times of India reported that Day 3 collections are expected to push the film past Rs 70 crore in India, which would mark Nolan's biggest opening weekend in the country. His previous best was 'Interstellar,' which earned around Rs 55 crore in its first three days during its 2014 release.
If Sunday holds, 'The Odyssey' will also surpass the opening weekend of 'Oppenheimer' in India, which collected Rs 65 crore. That film went on to earn over Rs 200 crore in its lifetime run, setting a benchmark for Hollywood releases in India.
What to watch next
Monday will be the real test. A strong weekday hold will confirm whether 'The Odyssey' has legs beyond the opening weekend. With no major Hollywood release for the next two weeks, the film has a clear runway. Expect final weekend numbers to be announced by Monday evening.