Christopher Nolan’s The Odyssey Just Crossed Rs. 125 Crore, and It’s Already Chasing Oppenheimer’s Record

Ten days in, and this one still isn’t slowing down. “The Odyssey” bounced back strong on its second Saturday, and trade estimates now suggest it could overtake Nolan’s own “Oppenheimer” as his biggest Indian earner by the end of the week.

The Odyssey : Box Office Snapshot

A Strong Bounce-Back Weekend

After a relatively modest second Friday, The Odyssey jumped 70% on its second Saturday, pulling in Rs. 14 crore. While that’s a 45% drop compared to its opening Saturday, that kind of hold is considered solid for a film ten days into its run, especially in a genre that hasn’t historically dominated at the Indian box office. TechnoSports.

The Path to Rs. 200 Crore

With today’s numbers expected to push the film’s cume close to Rs. 145 crore, The Odyssey has a clear runway ahead of it before Spider-Man: Brand New Day arrives to compete for screens. Trade estimates suggest the film could reach Rs. 160–170 crore by that point, putting it within striking distance of the double-century mark if it continues holding well through its third and fourth weeks.

Riding on the Nolan Brand

Much of this momentum comes down to Christopher Nolan’s reputation in India, where he’s become shorthand for prestige filmmaking even outside cinephile circles. His recent run — including a theatrical re-release of Interstellar — has consistently drawn strong demand, even though epic historical and mythological dramas like The Odyssey aren’t traditionally big earners in the Indian market.

Day-Wise Collections So Far

Box office figures are trade estimates and subject to change once final numbers are certified.

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