A blue robot cat is quietly rewriting Indian box office history. Doraemon: Castle of the Undersea Devil held up well on its second Wednesday, and trade estimates now put it on course for a franchise-best run.
Doraemon: Castle of the Undersea Devil Box Office Overview
| Detail | Figure |
|---|---|
| Total gross (India, 13 days) | Rs 22.50 crore |
| Second Wednesday | Rs 75 lakh (down 25%) |
| Second week so far (6 days) | Rs 9 crore |
| Projected lifetime | Rs 30 to 35 crore |
| Previous franchise best | Rs 5 crore |
How’s the Run Going?
According to Pinkvilla, Wednesday’s 25% drop counts as a “good hold.” The film is approaching the Rs 25 crore gross mark and “is expected to keep gaining traction, though at low levels.”
The numbers fit that story. The opening day collected Rs 2.90 crore, and the first Sunday was the film’s biggest day at Rs 3.75 crore. A second-weekend bump followed, with Rs 2.50 crore and Rs 2.75 crore, before weekdays settled around Rs 1 crore or under.
Why the Rs 30 to 35 Crore Estimate Matters?
The franchise’s previous best in India was just Rs 5 crore. Even at the low end of the projection, this film would multiply that record several times over. Pinkvilla calls it “a banger total,” and the trend shows anime is finding a bigger Indian theatrical audience.
What’s the Film About?
Nobita and his friends head on an undersea camping trip using Doraemon’s gadgets. They stumble on the hidden Mu Federation and a terrifying discovery: a rogue AI from ancient Atlantis, Poseidon, has activated a weapon that could destroy Earth. The group teams up with Mu’s El and heads into the Bermuda Triangle to stop it.
New to the character? Wikipedia’s Doraemon page covers the franchise’s history. And for more box office updates and entertainment news, browse TechnoSports.
FAQs
Q1. How much has Doraemon: Castle of the Undersea Devil earned?
It has grossed Rs 22.50 crore in India in 13 days, per Pinkvilla’s trade estimates.
Q2. Is it the biggest Doraemon film in India?
Yes. The franchise’s previous best was just Rs 5 crore.
