# The Hollywood Horror Film That Cost Just $750K Is Now Targeting ₹70–80 Crore in India — Obsession Is a Box Office Miracle

URL: https://technosports.co.in/the-hollywood-horror-film-that-cost-obsession/  
Published: 2026-06-06  
Updated: 2026-06-06  
Author: Reetam Bodhak

In a week dominated by big-budget Indian blockbusters, a low-budget Hollywood horror film is quietly pulling off one of the most extraordinary box office runs of 2026. *Obsession* isn’t just holding — it’s actually growing. And that, in the Indian film market, is almost unheard of.

## Obsession Numbers That Tell the Real Story

On its 2nd Friday, *Obsession* collected approximately ₹4 crore — making it 2.5 times its opening day collection last week and the biggest single day of its entire run, surpassing even its 1st Sunday.

That kind of upward curve mid-run is extraordinarily rare. Here’s the full day-wise breakdown:

| Day | Gross Collection |
| --- | --- |
| Previews | ₹0.55 cr |
| Day 1 (Friday) | ₹1.60 cr |
| Day 2 (Saturday) | ₹3.25 cr |
| Day 3 (Sunday) | ₹3.75 cr |
| Day 4 (Monday) | ₹2.50 cr |
| Day 5 (Tuesday) | ₹3.40 cr |
| Day 6 (Wednesday) | ₹3.40 cr |
| Day 7 (Thursday) | ₹3.40 cr |
| **2nd Friday** | **₹4.00 cr** |
| **8-Day Total** | **₹25.85 cr** |

## Where Is It Heading?

The second weekend is projected to contribute ₹18–20 crore — more than twice its entire opening weekend — pushing the cumulative total to approximately ₹40 crore by Sunday. From there, ₹50–60 crore is considered a certainty, with the film likely targeting a final lifetime collection of around ₹70–80 crore.

![Obsession](https://technosports.co.in/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/obs666-2-1024x576.webp)

Now here’s the jaw-dropping context: *Obsession* cost just USD 750,000 to produce. That’s less than most Bollywood promotional campaigns. Earning ₹70–80 crore in India alone on that budget is the kind of return that redefines what a successful film can look like.

According to [Wikipedia’s overview of Hollywood films](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hollywood), independent productions gaining global traction through strong word-of-mouth have become an increasingly significant trend in cinema — and *Obsession* is a textbook case.

## The Bigger Picture for Hollywood in India

*Obsession* is part of what’s shaping up as a landmark year for Hollywood in India, joining breakout hits like *Project Hail Mary* and *Michael* — and the three biggest Hollywood releases of the year, *Avengers: Doomsday*, *The Odyssey*, and *Spider-Man: Brand New Day*, are still to come. If the momentum holds, 2026 could be the biggest year ever for Hollywood at the Indian box office by a wide margin.

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## FAQs

### **Q: What is *Obsession*‘s total India box office collection after 8 days?**

*Obsession* has collected approximately ₹25.85 crore in India after 8 days, with its 2nd Friday alone grossing ₹4 crore — making it the film’s biggest single day yet.

### **Q: What is *Obsession*‘s projected lifetime collection in India?**

 Based on its outstanding second-week trend, the film is expected to target a final lifetime collection of around ₹70–80 crore in India — a remarkable achievement for a film made on a budget of just USD 750,000.