No marketing blitz. No franchise safety net. Just a brilliant story, Ryan Gosling, and one alien named Rocky. Project Hail Mary is proving that great science fiction still pulls audiences into theatres — and India is paying close attention.
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Project Hail Mary’s India Box Office Collections — Running Total
| Period | Gross Collection |
|---|---|
| Week 1 (8 days) | ₹29.50 Crore |
| 2nd Friday | ₹4.50 Crore |
| 2nd Saturday | ₹5.50 Crore |
| 2nd Sunday | ₹5.50 Crore (est.) |
| 2nd Weekend Total | ₹15.50 Crore |
| Running Total (Day 11) | ₹45.00 Crore |
| ₹50 Crore Expected | By Tuesday (Week 3) |
| 2nd Week Projection | ~₹55 Crore |
| Full Run Potential | ₹75–100 Crore |
The Story Behind the Strong Hold
Project Hail Mary remained remarkably flat on its second Sunday, collecting approximately ₹5.50 crore to bring its second weekend total to ₹15.50 crore — and its overall India gross to ₹45 crore in just 11 days.
That kind of consistency is rare for a Hollywood film in India. It signals genuine repeat viewership, strong word-of-mouth, and a film that genuinely connects emotionally — not just spectacle-wise.
Directed by Phil Lord and Christopher Miller, the film is on course to cross ₹50 crore by Tuesday — and is tracking to record a second week higher than its first, which would be an extraordinary achievement for any Hollywood release in this market.
Where Is It Headed?
Hollywood films with strong audience reception tend to develop long legs at the Indian box office — and Project Hail Mary is expected to follow that same pattern, with a full theatrical run potentially closing around ₹75 crore, with a realistic shot at the ₹100 crore mark if momentum holds through Week 3 and beyond.
For context, very few Hollywood sci-fi films have crossed ₹100 crore in India. If this one does, it will firmly establish itself as one of the most successful non-franchise Hollywood releases in recent Indian box office history.
What Makes This Film Special?
Based on Andy Weir’s bestselling novel, the film follows Ryland Grace — a science teacher who wakes up in space with no memory of how he got there, only to discover he’s Earth’s last hope and befriends an alien named Rocky along the way.
The film has officially been classified as a Clean Hit at the Indian box office — a verdict that reflects not just raw numbers, but the warmth with which audiences have embraced this intelligent, heartfelt adventure.
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FAQs
Q: What is the total India box office collection of Project Hail Mary after 11 days?
A: Project Hail Mary has grossed ₹45 crore in India through Day 11, with a ₹50 crore milestone expected by Tuesday and a full run potential of ₹75–100 crore.
Q: Who directed Project Hail Mary and who stars in it?
A: Project Hail Mary is directed by Phil Lord and Christopher Miller, with Ryan Gosling starring as Ryland Grace — a lone astronaut on a mission to save Earth.
