Mumbai: Hollywood has delivered a box office boost in India after a two-month lull, with Mission Impossible – The Final Reckoning, Final Destination: Bloodlines, and Lilo & Stitch collectively grossing Rs 124.79 crore in less than two weeks.
In comparison, barring outliers like Chhaava – which had an extended run after releasing on February 14 to collect Rs 716.6 crore – and Raid 2 (Rs 163.2 crore), most Hindi films have flopped or underperformed at the box office in the past two months, data from box office research firm Sacnilk showed.
“In the peak summer box office period, barring Raid 2, no other Hindi film has performed well,” producer and film business expert Girish Johar said.
“It was a surprise that the recently released English films have done exceedingly well. I think both Final Destination and Mission Impossible franchises can cumulatively gross over Rs 160 crore in the coming week. The Hollywood films are likely to make a steady contribution to the Indian box office in the coming months,” he added.
So far, Lilo & Stitch, the Disney animation released on Friday, has collected Rs 4.17 crore in India, while Final Destination and Mission Impossible, released a week earlier, have collected Rs 45.2 crore and Rs 75.42 crore, respectively.
Experts attribute the success of these films to a few key factors.
Mission Impossible benefited from a loyal franchise fan base, Tom Cruise’s massive following—bolstered by his trademark stunt work—and the appeal of it being the final chapter in the series.
In the case of Final Destination, a gripping script and the decision to break away from the franchise’s usual formula helped the film stand out, they said.
“Final Destination: Bloodlines comes 14 years after the last instalment in the franchise, so audience interest was naturally high. It’s also arguably the best in the series, thanks to its strong script and impressive special effects,” said Girish Wankhede, a film trade analyst.
“Since most films from both franchises are already available on streaming platforms, they’ve built a solid fan base in India—which helped boost their box office collections,” he added.
According to recent reports, Final Destination is doing better in terms of return on investment, having grossed $180 million in the US on a modest $50 million budget.
Mission Impossible has so far earned $204 million against an estimated budget of $230–270 million. Its upcoming May 30 release in China is expected to give it a significant boost in global box office numbers.
In the coming months, a strong line-up of popular Hollywood franchise films is expected to make a steady contribution to India’s box office performance.
“Going ahead, the Hollywood line-up in India is poised to sustain the current box office momentum,” said Suniel Wadhwa, cofounder and director of Karmic Films. “Titles like Karate Kid: Legends, How to Train Your Dragon (live-action), Jurassic World: Rebirth, and Superman offer a compelling mix of nostalgia, animation, and superhero storytelling. These franchises enjoy a strong fan base among Indian audiences.”
In 2024, Hollywood films contributed Rs 941 crore to the Indian box office—an 8% share of the total Rs 11,833 crore—according to a report by media and entertainment research firm Ormax Media.
In comparison, barring outliers like Chhaava – which had an extended run after releasing on February 14 to collect Rs 716.6 crore – and Raid 2 (Rs 163.2 crore), most Hindi films have flopped or underperformed at the box office in the past two months, data from box office research firm Sacnilk showed.
“In the peak summer box office period, barring Raid 2, no other Hindi film has performed well,” producer and film business expert Girish Johar said.
“It was a surprise that the recently released English films have done exceedingly well. I think both Final Destination and Mission Impossible franchises can cumulatively gross over Rs 160 crore in the coming week. The Hollywood films are likely to make a steady contribution to the Indian box office in the coming months,” he added.
So far, Lilo & Stitch, the Disney animation released on Friday, has collected Rs 4.17 crore in India, while Final Destination and Mission Impossible, released a week earlier, have collected Rs 45.2 crore and Rs 75.42 crore, respectively.
Experts attribute the success of these films to a few key factors.
Mission Impossible benefited from a loyal franchise fan base, Tom Cruise’s massive following—bolstered by his trademark stunt work—and the appeal of it being the final chapter in the series.
In the case of Final Destination, a gripping script and the decision to break away from the franchise’s usual formula helped the film stand out, they said.
“Final Destination: Bloodlines comes 14 years after the last instalment in the franchise, so audience interest was naturally high. It’s also arguably the best in the series, thanks to its strong script and impressive special effects,” said Girish Wankhede, a film trade analyst.
“Since most films from both franchises are already available on streaming platforms, they’ve built a solid fan base in India—which helped boost their box office collections,” he added.
According to recent reports, Final Destination is doing better in terms of return on investment, having grossed $180 million in the US on a modest $50 million budget.
Mission Impossible has so far earned $204 million against an estimated budget of $230–270 million. Its upcoming May 30 release in China is expected to give it a significant boost in global box office numbers.
In the coming months, a strong line-up of popular Hollywood franchise films is expected to make a steady contribution to India’s box office performance.
“Going ahead, the Hollywood line-up in India is poised to sustain the current box office momentum,” said Suniel Wadhwa, cofounder and director of Karmic Films. “Titles like Karate Kid: Legends, How to Train Your Dragon (live-action), Jurassic World: Rebirth, and Superman offer a compelling mix of nostalgia, animation, and superhero storytelling. These franchises enjoy a strong fan base among Indian audiences.”
In 2024, Hollywood films contributed Rs 941 crore to the Indian box office—an 8% share of the total Rs 11,833 crore—according to a report by media and entertainment research firm Ormax Media.
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