Lee Cronin’s The Mummy India Box Office: Tamil Nadu Is Carrying This Hollywood Horror Film — Complete Day-Wise Collection & HIT Prediction

A Hollywood horror film is quietly doing something unexpected at the Indian box office — and it’s South India, not Mumbai or Delhi, that’s driving it. Lee Cronin’s The Mummy is holding steady in its second week, and Tamil Nadu is the unlikely hero of its theatrical run.

2nd Week Box Office Update

The Mummy collected approximately Rs 1.75 crore on its 2nd Friday — a minimal 12 per cent drop from its opening day the previous week. The 8-day running total now stands at Rs 18.75 crore (approximately USD 2 million). showsnob

The second weekend is expected to earn around Rs 8 crore, which will take its total gross to around Rs 25 crore by Sunday. This could go on for a Rs 35–40 crore full run — an excellent outcome for a small-budget film like this. showsnob

The Mummy Complete Day-Wise India Box Office Collection

Disclaimer: Figures are estimates compiled from various sources and are indicative in nature.

The Tamil Nadu Surprise: Why South India Is Running This Film

This is the most fascinating part of the story. The business is heavily driven by South India, and even there, it is Tamil Nadu doing exceedingly well. On its 2nd Friday, the state accounted for over 40 per cent of the collections — up from 20–25 per cent during the first weekend. Typically, Tamil Nadu contributes closer to 10 per cent for Hollywood releases, with markets like Mumbai, Delhi-UP, and Mysore leading the charge.

Here, it is Tamil Nadu and Andhra Pradesh at the forefront, with Tamil and Telugu dubbed versions from just these two states collecting more than English and Hindi across India — underscoring the mass appeal of horror films in South India, while generally it’s high-end centres that drive Hollywood box office.

This is a genuinely rare phenomenon — a Hollywood film overperforming in dubbed South Indian markets rather than in English-speaking metro multiplexes. It speaks to the brand recognition of the horror genre and the appetite for it among South Indian audiences.

Historical Context: The Mummy’s Legacy in India

India has always had a soft spot for The Mummy brand. The Mummy trilogy was huge in India in the past — the 1999 film grossed around Rs 20 crore, with the sequels collecting Rs 27 crore in 2001 and Rs 48 crore in 2008. All these figures adjust to over or around Rs 200 crore in today’s value. While this Lee Cronin film is not part of that franchise, the familiar title has likely aided initial recognition. showsnob

Learn more about the original Mummy film franchise on Wikipedia for full historical context.

Also check out our complete guide to Hollywood films releasing in India in 2026 and best dubbed Hollywood horror films for South Indian audiences.

HIT Potential — What Would It Mean?

The film could become a HIT — and that would be the second HIT of the year for Hollywood in India. showsnob For a small-budget horror film with no major franchise backing, that would be a remarkable achievement and a signal to studios that South Indian dubbed markets are an increasingly powerful driver for international releases.

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