# The Ancient Curse Still Works: Lee Cronin’s The Mummy Wraps Up ₹17 Crore in Its First Week in India

URL: https://technosports.co.in/the-ancient-curse-still-works-lee-cronins-the-mummy/  
Published: 2026-04-24  
Updated: 2026-04-24  
Author: Reetam Bodhak

Hollywood horror doesn’t always find its footing in India — but Lee Cronin’s *The Mummy* is proving to be a pleasant exception. The film has quietly mummified the competition with a steady, impressive theatrical run, collecting **₹17 crore gross** at the Indian box office in its first seven days

### Lee Cronin’s *The Mummy*: Day-Wise India Box Office Collections —

| Day | Gross Collection |
| --- | --- |
| Friday (Day 1) | ₹2.00 crore |
| Saturday (Day 2) | ₹3.00 crore |
| Sunday (Day 3) | ₹4.00 crore |
| Monday (Day 4) | ₹2.00 crore |
| Tuesday (Day 5) | ₹2.25 crore |
| Wednesday (Day 6) | ₹2.00 crore |
| Thursday (Day 7) | ₹1.75 crore (est.) |
| **Week 1 Total** | **₹17.00 crore** |

The film dropped just **15% on Day 7** from the previous day — a healthy hold that signals strong audience word-of-mouth. A big second-weekend spike is now on the cards, potentially pushing its total well past ₹30 crore in India — a remarkable number for a standalone horror film.

![The Mummy](https://technosports.co.in/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/the-mem-1024x576.jpg)

### Why Indian Audiences Are Showing Up?

There’s something deeply nostalgic at play here. The [*Mummy* film franchise](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Mummy_(franchise)) has a loyal fanbase in India — the 1999 original grossed around ₹20 crore, the 2001 sequel ₹27 crore, and the 2008 threequel a whopping ₹48 crore (adjusted to ₹200 crore+ today). While Cronin’s version is not a direct continuation, the familiar title clearly helped drive footfalls.

The horror genre has also been gaining momentum in India — something we’ve been tracking closely. For more on this trend, check out our coverage of [top Hollywood horror films performing in India on TechnoSports](https://technosports.co.in).

### What Lies Ahead?

The film’s path to a **Clean Hit verdict** seems sealed. The bigger question is whether it can cross ₹30 crore before competition from the Michael Jackson biopic *Michael* takes over screens this weekend.

### FAQs

### **Q: How much has Lee Cronin’s *The Mummy* collected in India in Week 1?**

The film grossed approximately ₹17 crore in its first week at the Indian box office, with healthy daily holds throughout.

### **Q: Is Lee Cronin’s *The Mummy* connected to the Brendan Fraser Mummy films?**

  
No, it is a separate standalone horror film and not part of the original franchise, though the title recognition has clearly helped its box office performance in India.