Michael Jackson Biopic 'Michael' Crosses ₹22 Crore at Box Office Despite Criticism
Michael India box office collection day 6: Jaafar Jackson film crosses ₹22 crore, shows dip midweek
Hindustan Times
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The biopic 'Michael,' directed by Antoine Fuqua and featuring Jaafar Jackson, has crossed ₹22 crore (approximately $2.65 million USD) in India within six days of its release. Despite negative reviews and criticism over its portrayal of Michael Jackson, the film has shown resilience at the box office amidst competition from other films.
- 01'Michael' has earned over ₹22 crore in India within its first week.
- 02The film opened with ₹3.70 crore and saw a weekend spike.
- 03Critics have slammed the film for promoting a false narrative about Michael Jackson.
- 04Dan Reed, director of 'Leaving Neverland,' criticized the film's portrayal of Jackson's relationships with children.
- 05Despite mixed reviews, 'Michael' has crossed the $100 million mark in the US.
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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.
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