# Hollywood Horror Is Quietly Winning in India — And Lee Cronin’s The Mummy Is Proof!

URL: https://technosports.co.in/hollywood-horror-lee-cronins-the-mummy/  
Published: 2026-05-01  
Updated: 2026-05-01  
Author: Reetam Bodhak

Nobody quite saw this coming. Lee Cronin’s *The Mummy* — a fresh reimagining of the iconic horror franchise — has been steadily carving out a respectable space at the Indian box office, and its two-week numbers make for genuinely impressive reading.

After 14 days of theatrical run, the film has crossed **₹29 crore gross in India**, adding approximately **₹12 crore in its second week** alone. On Day 14 (2nd Thursday), it collected around ₹90 lakh, witnessing a modest ~10% dip from Wednesday and a healthy **44% drop** from its first Thursday — signalling solid audience retention for a mid-scale Hollywood horror release.

### Lee Cronin’s The Mummy — Full India Box Office Breakdown

| Day | Gross |
| --- | --- |
| Friday (Day 1) | ₹2.00 Cr |
| Saturday | ₹3.00 Cr |
| Sunday | ₹4.00 Cr |
| Monday | ₹1.95 Cr |
| Tuesday | ₹2.35 Cr |
| Wednesday | ₹2.10 Cr |
| Thursday | ₹1.60 Cr |
| **Week 1 Total** | **₹17.00 Cr** |
| 2nd Friday | ₹1.70 Cr |
| 2nd Saturday | ₹2.95 Cr |
| 2nd Sunday | ₹3.05 Cr |
| 2nd Monday | ₹1.15 Cr |
| 2nd Tuesday | ₹1.25 Cr |
| 2nd Wednesday | ₹1.00 Cr |
| 2nd Thursday | ₹0.90 Cr (est.) |
| **Week 2 Total** | **₹12.00 Cr** |
| **Grand Total (14 Days)** | **₹29.00 Cr** |

### The Tamil Nadu Story — A Surprise Super Hit

Perhaps the most fascinating subplot of this film’s India journey is what happened in **Tamil Nadu**. The horror genre has always had a passionate fanbase in the South, and *The Mummy* tapped right into it — grossing around **₹10 crore from Tamil Nadu alone**, earning itself a well-deserved **Super Hit verdict** in that market. That’s nearly a third of its entire national gross coming from a single state, which tells you everything about how deeply this film resonated with Southern audiences.

![The Mummy](https://technosports.co.in/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/llette-1024x576.avif)

### What Lies Ahead for The Mummy’s India Run?

With *The Devil Wears Prada 2* now releasing this weekend, *The Mummy* will inevitably see a screen count reduction and slower momentum going into Week 3. However, with the right hold, its projected **full theatrical run is between ₹35 crore to ₹40 crore gross** — a respectable and profitable figure for an adult-skewing Hollywood horror film in India.

It’s worth noting the legacy this title carries. The original [The Mummy franchise](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Mummy_(franchise)) left a massive footprint in India — the 1999 film grossed ~₹20 crore, rising to ~₹27 crore in 2001 and a whopping ~₹48 crore in 2008, all of which adjust to well over ₹200 crore in today’s money. While Lee Cronin’s version is an entirely separate story, the familiar name almost certainly aided initial audience curiosity. This film now joins *Project Hail Mary* as the **second Hollywood Hit of 2026 in India**, with Michael set to become the third.

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### FAQs

### **Q: What is Lee Cronin’s The Mummy total box office collection in India after 2 weeks?**

The film has grossed approximately **₹29 crore** in India after 14 days, with a projected full run of ₹35–40 crore gross.

### **Q: How did The Mummy perform in Tamil Nadu specifically?**

 The Mummy emerged as a **Super Hit in Tamil Nadu**, grossing around ₹10 crore from the state alone — nearly one-third of its entire India gross.