The biopic 'Michael,' directed by Antoine Fuqua and featuring Jaafar Jackson, has crossed ₹22 crore (approximately $2.65 million USD) at the Indian box office within six days of its release. Despite receiving negative reviews, the film opened strongly with ₹3.70 crore and saw a peak during the weekend, collecting ₹5.25 crore on Saturday and ₹5.85 crore on Sunday. However, it faced competition from other films like 'Dhurandhar 2' and 'Bhooth Bangla'. On Wednesday, it collected ₹1.69 crore, bringing its total domestic collection to ₹22 crore. Critically, the film has been criticized for allegedly whitewashing Michael Jackson's image, with Dan Reed, director of the documentary 'Leaving Neverland', stating that it presents a distorted narrative about Jackson's relationships with children. Reed emphasized the importance of respecting the accounts of those who have accused Jackson of abuse. Despite the controversy, 'Michael' has successfully crossed the $100 million mark in the United States.