Michael Outpaces Project Hail Mary By Nearly 70% On Day 1; Musical Biopic Takes Significant Lead At The Indian Box Office

By Christa Lincy
April 25, 2026 at 2:56 PM IST
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Michael vs Project Hail Mary! The Michael Jackson biopic outpaces the sci-fi epic by nearly 70% on Day 1 in India, securing a powerhouse net of ₹3.80 Cr. Check out the comparison.

Michael Outpaces Project Hail Mary By Nearly 70% On Day 1; Musical Biopic Takes Significant Lead At The Indian Box Office

The King of Pop has officially taken the lead over the stars at the Indian box office. On Day 1, the musical biopic Michael delivered a superior performance compared to the sci-fi epic Project Hail Mary, out-earning it in both national cinema chains and total domestic net collections. This decisive start highlights the massive draw of Michael Jackson's legacy, allowing the film to set a significant new benchmark for the musical biopic genre in the country.

Michael opened its account with a solid Day 1 net collection of ₹3.80 crore, supported by a wide release across 3,029 shows. When combined with its Day 0 preview earnings of ₹1.70 crore, the film's total India net collection currently stands at ₹5.50 crore. This compares very favorably to its competitor, Project Hail Mary, which managed to collect a net of ₹2.25 crore on its opening day from 1,324 shows. While the sci-fi film had a respectable start, it was clearly outscaled by the massive reach and show-count of the biopic, which had already established a historic lead through its record-breaking advance sales.

The gap between the two releases is equally evident in the performance within national cinema chains (PVR, INOX, and Cinepolis). Michael sold approximately 45,000 tickets for its opening day in these chains, resulting in a gross of roughly ₹2.00 crore. In contrast, Project Hail Mary, which had shifted its release date to avoid a clash with the domestic giant Dhurandhar 2, sold around 30,000 tickets in the national chains for a gross of ₹1.15 crore. Michael's ability to pull ahead by nearly 40 percent in the premium urban centers highlights its massive popularity as a global event film.

Michael Vs Project Hail Mary - Day 1 India Net Comparison

MOVIE NAMESHOW COUNTDAY 1 NET COLLECTIONTOTAL INDIA NET
Michael3,029₹ 3.80 Cr₹ 5.50 Cr(With Preview)
Project Hail Mary1,324₹ 2.25 Cr₹ 2.25 Cr

Looking at the trajectory, Michael is currently trending at an elite level for Hollywood releases in India. Having secured over 1.10 lakh ticket sales for its opening weekend through advance bookings alone, it has comfortably shattered the records of genre predecessors like Bohemian Rhapsody and Elvis. The film now ranks as the fourth-highest Hollywood film in terms of all-time advance sales in the country, trailing only the massive trio of Avengers: Endgame, Oppenheimer, and Barbie. This momentum suggests that the film is headed for a lucrative full run, provided the weekend holds remain steady.

Looking back at the journey of Project Hail Mary, the sci-fi epic has now completed a full month at the box office following its release on March 26. While Michael has taken the lead on a day-to-day basis this week, Project Hail Mary has already cemented its status as a massive global phenomenon. In the Indian market, the film has managed to rake in a total net collection of approximately ₹66.89 crore, with the English version dominating the charts by contributing over ₹63 crore. The dubbed versions saw a more limited response, with the Hindi version bringing in nearly ₹2.50 crore, while the Tamil and Telugu markets combined for just under ₹1 crore.

Despite entering its fifth week, the film continues to show respectable resilience in premium urban centers. For its performance today on April 25, the film has secured nearly 11,000(As of 3 pm) ticket sales across the national chains of PVR, INOX, and Cinepolis, resulting in a gross of approximately ₹38.00 lakh . On a global scale, the film has reached stratospheric heights, with the total worldwide gross standing at a staggering ₹5,400.84 crore. While the King of Pop biopic Michael is now the primary driver for current theatrical footfalls

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Mumbai, June 20 - Global icon Priyanka Chopra Jonas has sparked excitement among fans after revealing that she is preparing to collaborate with Hollywood superstar Angelina Jolie on an upcoming project. The announcement has quickly become one of the most talked-about developments in international entertainment circles, with audiences eager to see two influential actresses unite on screen for the first time. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}) During a recent interaction with the media, Priyanka hinted at the collaboration while speaking about her evolving journey in global cinema. Although she refrained from sharing detailed information about the project, the actress confirmed that discussions and preparations are already underway. Her revelation instantly generated buzz across social media platforms, where fans expressed enthusiasm about the possibility of witnessing the powerhouse duo together. Priyanka Chopra, who successfully transitioned from Bollywood to Hollywood over the past decade, has steadily built a strong international portfolio. From leading roles in global series and films to representing major luxury brands and humanitarian initiatives, she has become one of India's most recognised faces worldwide. Collaborating with Angelina Jolie marks yet another major milestone in her international career. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}) Angelina Jolie, an Academy Award-winning actress and filmmaker, is widely respected for both her cinematic achievements and humanitarian work. Known for acclaimed performances in films such as Maleficent, Girl, Interrupted, and Mr. & Mrs Smith, Jolie continues to remain one of Hollywood's most influential figures. The prospect of her joining forces with Priyanka has naturally heightened anticipation among movie enthusiasts. While the project's title, storyline, production studio, and release timeline remain undisclosed, industry observers believe the collaboration could potentially be a high-profile international production aimed at global audiences. Given the stature of both actors, expectations are already soaring regarding the scale and impact of the venture. Meanwhile, on the Indian cinema front, Priyanka will next be seen in director SS Rajamouli's ambitious adventure film, Varanasi, featuring Mahesh Babu in the leading role. The film is currently in production and is scheduled to release in April next year globally in multiple languages.

Peddi Day 16 Box Office: Collection Slumps to Rs. 2.00 Cr Gross as Film Struggles to Find Takers Outside Telugu States Tollywood
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Peddi Day 16 Box Office: Collection Slumps to Rs. 2.00 Cr Gross as Film Struggles to Find Takers Outside Telugu States

BY CHRISTA LINCY

Peddi completed its 16th day at the box office with an India gross collection of 2.00 Cr on its third Friday. This brings the total domestic gross to a solid 272.05 Cr. If you have been following the journey of this movie, you will notice that after a massive start, it is now entering a phase where regional loyalty is keeping the wheels turning. The movie is now entering a more stable phase after its high-octane opening weeks, with the latest daily gross reflecting a 12.5 percent decline from the previous day. While a dip is expected on a weekday, the consistency in the Telugu states remains the main highlight. The international circuit tells a much different story than the domestic one. On its 16th day, the film managed to add only 0.05 Cr from overseas markets, bringing the total international gross to 52.60 Cr. Despite the overall worldwide gross reaching 324.65 Cr, the overseas run remains a major disappointment. As we have tracked in previous reports, the film has failed to gain any real traction outside India and is now certain to end its international run as a flop, far from reaching the breakeven point. While the Indian audience gave the movie a strong run, the weak global reception has clearly impacted its final worldwide standing. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}) The state-wise gross breakdown for Day 16 further confirms that the film is primarily resonating with its home audience. Out of the ₹2.00 Cr total gross on Friday, the Andhra Pradesh and Telangana (APTG) region contributed a lion's share of ₹1.75 Cr. In contrast, the rest of India combined for about ₹0.09 Cr, while Karnataka added ₹0.15 Cr and Tamil Nadu contributed just ₹0.01 Cr. It appears that the movie has struggled to maintain its grip on non-Telugu markets, which is also reflected in the language-wise net. On Friday, the Telugu version netted ₹1.60 Cr across 2,418 shows, while the Hindi version managed ₹0.10 Cr from 542 shows. Kannada and Tamil versions together added about ₹0.05 Cr net from their respective show counts. Occupancy rates tell a similar story of steady but limited interest. On Day 16, the overall occupancy for the Telugu version was around 16.31 percent, with the afternoon and night shows performing better at approximately 17.7 percent. Regionally, Vizag-Visakhapatnam stood out with a healthy 30.3 percent overall occupancy, while Hyderabad and Vijayawada stayed in the 15 to 17 percent range. Bengaluru, however, saw a lower occupancy of just 8.0 percent. The BookMyShow data shows that 22.68K tickets were booked on the third Friday, bringing the total life-to-date ticket sales on the platform to an impressive 37,59,200 tickets. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}) Looking at the live tracking for today, Day 17, there is a visible improvement in footfalls compared to Friday. In the major national chains—PVR, INOX, and Cinepolis—the film has already sold over 2,800 tickets for Saturday. This is a significant jump when compared to over 1,400 tickets sold across these same chains on Day 16. To be more precise, these tickets have generated a gross of approximately ₹3.30 Lakhs from 330 shows, with an average occupancy of about 2 percent. While these figures are modest in the grand scheme, the fact that the ticket sales have nearly doubled early in the day is a clear indicator of a weekend surge. The morning occupancy for the Telugu version has also seen a positive shift, touching 14.36 percent, which is a step up from the previous morning. Although the movie has clearly entered a slower phase of its theatrical run, this uptick in Saturday momentum suggests that we might see a healthy growth in collections by tonight. If the evening and night shows maintain this trajectory, the third weekend could provide a much-needed boost to the domestic total before the weekdays begin again.