Horror movies rarely get red-carpet treatment at the Indian box office, but Zach Cregger’s Resident Evil reboot is quietly beating the odds. A modest 40% Monday drop — which counts as a strong hold in trade terms — has kept the film firmly in profit-conversation territory, just days into its theatrical run.
The film collected around Rs. 1.50 crore on its first Monday, pushing its cumulative gross to Rs. 12.80 crore in India. Based on current trends, it’s tracking toward a first-week finish of Rs. 15-16 crore — a number that, for a Hollywood horror title with no major star power, is genuinely solid.
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Resident Evil: Day-Wise Collection Breakdown
| Day | Box Office (India Gross) |
|---|---|
| Previews | Rs. 0.50 crore |
| Day 1 | Rs. 2.60 crore |
| Day 2 | Rs. 4.10 crore |
| Day 3 | Rs. 4.10 crore |
| Day 4 (Monday) | Rs. 1.50 crore |
| Total | Rs. 12.80 crore |
Why This Hold Matters?
A 40% drop from opening day to first Monday might sound steep, but for genre films it’s actually a green flag — it signals decent word-of-mouth rather than a one-weekend novelty spike. If the trend holds through the week, the film is on pace to be classified a Clean Hit by trade standards, a solid outcome for a reboot that skipped franchise lore entirely and told a standalone story.
The Story Behind The Numbers
This entry in the Resident Evil franchise follows Bryan, a medical courier navigating a snowbound Raccoon City on the night a viral outbreak turns the city into chaos — a narrative set alongside the events of the classic Resident Evil 2 game. Directed by Zach Cregger and starring Austin Abrams, Zach Cherry, and Kali Reis, the film marks the second attempted reboot of the franchise, and reviews have been noticeably kinder than past entries.
Curious how other Hollywood titles have fared at the Indian box office recently? TechnoSports broke down F1’s strong Monday hold and global success earlier this year — a useful comparison point for how Hollywood films are increasingly finding footing in Indian theatres.
FAQs
Q1. How much has Resident Evil collected in India so far?
The film has grossed approximately Rs. 12.80 crore in India after its first Monday, with a projected first-week total of Rs. 15-16 crore.
Q2. Is Resident Evil a hit at the Indian box office?
It’s tracking toward a “Clean Hit” classification based on current trends, driven by strong word-of-mouth rather than opening-weekend hype alone.
