Hollywood sci-fi films rarely have this kind of staying power at the Indian box office — but Project Hail Mary is quietly becoming something special. With a 10% jump into its third weekend and a cumulative gross of Rs 55.95 crore in just 16 days, Ryan Gosling’s space adventure is on a genuine mission to hit the Rs 100 crore mark in India. And it just might get there.
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Project Hail Mary India Box Office Collections — Day-by-Day Breakdown
| Period | Collection |
|---|---|
| Week 1 (8 days) | Rs 29.50 crore |
| 2nd Friday | Rs 4.50 crore |
| 2nd Saturday | Rs 5.50 crore |
| 2nd Sunday | Rs 5.60 crore |
| 2nd Monday | Rs 2.15 crore |
| 2nd Tuesday | Rs 2.35 crore |
| 2nd Wednesday | Rs 2.15 crore |
| 2nd Thursday | Rs 2.00 crore |
| 3rd Friday (estimate) | Rs 2.20 crore |
| Running Total (Day 16) | Rs 55.95 crore |
The 3rd weekend is projected to add approximately Rs 10 crore, pushing the total to around Rs 63 crore by Sunday. The film has already been declared a Clean Hit at the Indian box office.
Project Hail Mary: Rs 100 Crore Question
This is where it gets interesting. The last Hollywood film to pull off this kind of long-haul performance in India was F1: The Movie in 2025, which crossed Rs 125 crore — with over Rs 35 crore coming after its third week alone. The comparison isn’t unfair: both films have a niche but deeply engaged audience, and both benefit from strong word-of-mouth over mass marketing.
Project Hail Mary’s per-day numbers in week two averaged around Rs 3.5 crore — excellent retention for a foreign film competing against a packed slate. If those legs hold even partially into weeks three and four, the Rs 100 crore target moves from possible to probable.
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What Is Project Hail Mary About?
Based on Andy Weir’s acclaimed novel — you can learn more on its Wikipedia page — the film follows Ryland Grace, a middle-school science teacher and former molecular biologist who wakes up alone on a deep-space spacecraft with no memory of how he got there. As he pieces together his mission to save Earth from an extinction-level threat, he forms an unlikely and deeply emotional bond with an alien named Rocky.
It’s the kind of smart, emotionally resonant science fiction that Indian audiences — especially in metros — have increasingly embraced.
FAQs
Q: What is the total collection of Project Hail Mary in India so far?
A: As of Day 16, Project Hail Mary has grossed approximately Rs 55.95 crore in India, with the 3rd weekend expected to push it past Rs 63 crore.
Q: Can Project Hail Mary reach Rs 100 crore in India?
A: It’s a genuine possibility — analysts suggest a strong Rs 75 crore finish is near-certain, with Rs 100 crore achievable if the film holds well over the next two weeks, similar to how F1: The Movie performed in 2025.
