Resident Evil India Box Office: Zach Cregger’s Survival Horror Opens To Rs 3.75 Crore On Day 1

Zach Cregger’s Resident Evil reboot has stepped into Indian theaters with a solid opening, collecting Rs 3.75 crore gross on its very first day — including Rs 50 lakh from preview shows. With positive early buzz building, trade watchers believe the film has real potential to grow through its opening weekend.

Resident Evil : Day 1 Collection Snapshot

Why The Opening Matters?

A Day 1 number that includes strong preview collections is often a positive early signal, and combined with good word-of-mouth reception, it sets the film up for a potential weekend jump. If Resident Evil can build on this opening through Saturday and Sunday, it could establish itself as a genuinely successful theatrical horror release in the Indian market — a segment that doesn’t always perform consistently at the domestic box office.

What’s The Story About?

This installment follows Bryan, a medical courier tasked with delivering sensitive cargo to Raccoon City General Hospital on a snowy winter night — right as a sudden viral outbreak throws the city into chaos. Set alongside the events of the classic Resident Evil 2 video game, the film reimagines a fan-favorite survival horror scenario through fresh eyes, with Zach Cregger (known for genre hits like Barbarian) bringing his distinct horror sensibility to the franchise.

What Comes Next?

The real test for Resident Evil will be its weekend hold. Horror releases often live or die on word-of-mouth in their first few days, and a healthy jump from Friday’s Rs 3.75 crore opening would be a strong indicator that the film is resonating with Indian audiences.

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