Michael Jackson Biopic Dominates Indian Box Office on Opening Day
Michael India box office: Michael Jackson biopic off to good start; beats Dhurandhar 2, Bhooth Bangla on their home turf
Hindustan Times
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The biopic 'Michael,' featuring Jaafar Jackson, has opened strongly at the Indian box office, grossing ₹5.50 crore net on its first day. Despite negative reviews, it surpassed local competitors like 'Ginny Wedss Sunny 2' and 'Bhooth Bangla,' marking the best start for a musical biopic in India.
- 01'Michael' grossed ₹5.50 crore net on its opening day in India.
- 02The film surpassed local releases like 'Ginny Wedss Sunny 2' and 'Bhooth Bangla.'
- 03'Michael' achieved the best start for a musical biopic in the Indian market.
- 04The film has opened to $30 million globally, including $700K from India.
- 05Directed by Antoine Fuqua, the film chronicles Michael Jackson's rise to fame.
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'Michael,' the biopic of pop icon Michael Jackson, has made a remarkable debut at the Indian box office, grossing ₹5.50 crore net (approximately $660,000 USD) on its opening day. The film, which stars Jaafar Jackson as Michael, has outperformed major Bollywood releases, including 'Ginny Wedss Sunny 2,' which only earned ₹30 lakh (around $36,000 USD), and 'Bhooth Bangla,' which collected ₹5.15 crore (approximately $620,000 USD). This impressive start marks the best opening for a musical biopic in India, surpassing previous hits like 'Elvis' and 'Bohemian Rhapsody.' Globally, 'Michael' has opened to $30 million in total, with $700K coming from India alone. The film chronicles Jackson's journey from his beginnings in Gary, Indiana, to becoming a global superstar, and is directed by Antoine Fuqua with a screenplay by John Logan.
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'Michael's' strong performance at the box office indicates a renewed interest in musical biopics in India, potentially influencing future film productions and investments in the genre.
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