In a year full of surprises at the Indian box office, Michael — the musical biopic starring Jaafar Jackson as the King of Pop — continues to moonwalk its way to a remarkable total. Directed by Antoine Fuqua, the film has now crossed ₹63 crore gross in India and is firmly on track to finish its theatrical run around ₹75 crore — earning the coveted HIT status.

Michael India Box Office: Week-by-Week Breakdown

Period	Gross Collection
Week 1	₹31.25 crore
Week 2	₹20.50 crore
3rd Friday	₹1.75 crore
3rd Saturday	₹3.50 crore
3rd Sunday	₹3.75 crore
3rd Monday	₹1.05 crore
3rd Tuesday	₹1.20 crore (est.)
Running Total	₹63 crore gross
Projected Lifetime	~₹75 crore

Why This Number is Genuinely Impressive

Michael registered a 15 percent spike on its 3rd Tuesday compared to Monday, adding an estimated ₹1.20 crore to take the third week’s running total to ₹11.25 crore in five days. The movie is heading to close this week around ₹14 crore, which will push the running total slightly over the ₹65 crore mark.

A mid-week jump in week three is a strong signal — it shows the film has genuine legs and consistent word-of-mouth rather than just a front-loaded opening.

A Hit — and the Second-Biggest Hollywood Film of 2026 in India

Michael has emerged as a HIT venture, marking the third HIT for Hollywood in India this year after Project Hail Mary and The Mummy. What makes these results particularly impressive is that none of these films fits the conventional template of a Hollywood HIT in India — a market that is usually heavily IP-driven. The musical biopic is now set to become the second-highest-grossing Hollywood movie of 2026 in India, after Project Hail Mary, with a projected lifetime of around ₹75 crore.

According to Wikipedia’s overview of Michael Jackson, the King of Pop remains one of the best-selling music artists of all time with over 400 million records sold worldwide — which explains why even a biographical film about his life commands such intense global and Indian audience interest.

A Bigger Story: Hollywood’s Surprise Revival in India

There are some big films from major IPs slated for release later this year, and 2026 could turn out to be a very strong year for Hollywood in India — especially if there are more unexpected successes and HITs along the way. Even The Devil Wears Prada 2 is performing well, shaping up to be a success despite not quite reaching HIT territory. theprint

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FAQs

Q: Who plays Michael Jackson in the 2026 biopic Michael?

Jaafar Jackson — Michael Jackson’s own nephew — plays the iconic King of Pop in the biopic, which is directed by Antoine Fuqua and released by Warner Bros.

Q: Is Michael a hit at the Indian box office?

Yes — with a running total of ₹63 crore and a projected lifetime of around ₹75 crore, Michael has officially been classified as a HIT at the Indian box office, making it the second-highest-grossing Hollywood film in India in 2026 so far.