Evil Dead Burn Box Office: Surviving Nolan Is Its Own Kind of Horror Win

Going up against a Christopher Nolan release on a second Friday is the kind of challenge that sinks most films. Evil Dead Burn just proved it can take the hit — holding steady even as The Odyssey stormed into Indian theaters this week.

The Numbers So Far

The horror sequel collected Rs. 1.30 crore on its second Friday, a 35% dip from the previous day but still a strong hold given the direct competition. That pushed its total to Rs. 26.75 crore gross at the Indian box office across 8 days.

Evil Dead Burn Box Office At A Glance

What’s Next For The Film

Trade estimates project the film adding another Rs. 5-7 crore over its second weekend, pushing its total past the Rs. 30 crore mark. That trajectory would put it on track to surpass the lifetime earnings of the franchise’s previous release, though how far it ultimately goes will depend on how well it holds through the coming weekdays.

The Bigger Picture For Hollywood In India

Evil Dead Burn‘s performance fits into a broader trend this year: non-anticipated, non-IP Hollywood films have been quietly outperforming expectations at the Indian box office, with titles like Project Hail Mary, The Mummy, Obsession, The Devil Wears Prada 2, and Michael all finding solid audiences. Not every release has caught on, though — Toy Story 5, Supergirl, and Moana all struggled to maintain momentum, making Evil Dead Burn‘s steady run stand out even more.

The franchise itself has built a devoted following over decades. <cite index=”177-1″>Evil Dead is an American horror franchise created by Sam Raimi, consisting of five feature films and a television series that follows characters battling demonic forces unleashed by ancient grimoires</cite>, giving this latest entry a built-in audience that seems to be showing up even against stiff competition.

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