MJ’s Magic Still Works: Michael Biopic Crosses ₹78 Crore in India and It’s Not Done Yet

The King of Pop is still pulling crowds in India — six weeks after release. The Michael Jackson biopic Michael, directed by Antoine Fuqua and starring Jaafar Jackson, added an estimated ₹2 crore in its 6th weekend at the Indian box office, with a healthy 20% drop over the previous weekend. That’s the kind of leggy run most Hollywood films can only dream of.

The running total now stands at approximately ₹78.50 crore gross, and the film is firmly on track to finish its India run somewhere between ₹82–85 crore — making it the biggest-grossing musical biopic ever released in the country, by a significant margin.

Michael Box Office Collections — Week-by-Week Breakdown (India)

Why Is It Still Running Strong?

Honestly, it comes down to who Michael Jackson was. Learn more about his legacy on Wikipedia. The film performed best in South India and Mumbai, cities where MJ’s fan base has always been the most passionate. Word-of-mouth, emotional nostalgia, and Jaafar Jackson’s striking resemblance to his legendary father kept audiences coming back.

The movie is expected to cross the ₹80 crore mark during its 7th week before wrapping up its full theatrical run. Hollywood in India is having a genuinely strong 2026 — and this film is a big reason why.

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