India has always had a special relationship with Michael Jackson — from the moonwalk being replicated in school corridors to his music soundtracking countless Bollywood moments. So it’s no surprise that Michael, the biographical film directed by Antoine Fuqua and starring Jaafar Jackson, is striking a genuine chord at the Indian box office. Ten days in, and the numbers are looking very healthy indeed.
Michael Day-Wise Collections — Consistent and Impressive
The musical biopic added Rs. 14.25 crore in its second weekend, with Rs. 5 crore coming on the second Sunday alone. The film dropped just 5 per cent from 2nd Saturday to 2nd Sunday — an excellent hold — while the overall weekend-on-weekend drop from the opening Sunday stood at around 28 per cent.
| Day | India Gross |
|---|---|
| Previews | Rs. 1.70 crore |
| Friday (Day 1) | Rs. 4.50 crore |
| Saturday | Rs. 6.50 crore |
| Sunday | Rs. 7.00 crore |
| Monday–Thursday | Rs. 12.25 crore |
| 2nd Friday | Rs. 4.00 crore |
| 2nd Saturday | Rs. 5.25 crore |
| 2nd Sunday | Rs. 5.00 crore |
| Total (10 Days) | Rs. 46.25 crore |
Official HIT — And India’s 3rd Hollywood Win of 2026
Michael has already emerged as a clean HIT at the Indian box office — becoming the third Hollywood hit in India this year, after Project Hail Mary and Lee Cronin’s The Mummy. Based on current trends, the film is projected to cross Rs. 50 crore by its second Tuesday and could wind up its entire theatrical run around the Rs. 60–70 crore mark.
That’s a remarkable result for a Hollywood biopic in India, proof that the legacy of the King of Pop transcends every cultural boundary.
Why This Matters Beyond the Numbers
What makes Michael‘s India performance special is its consistency — not a spike-and-crash pattern, but a measured, respectful run driven by genuine affection for the subject. The weekday holds (Rs. 2.75–3.50 crore) are strong for a Hollywood film, suggesting audience word-of-mouth is working overtime.
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