The ancient curse is still drawing crowds! Lee Cronin’s The Mummy is quietly proving that Hollywood horror films still have a dedicated fanbase in India. With a clean, steady run at the box office, this reboot is writing a success story worth talking about.
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Where Does It Stand Right Now?
On its 2nd Wednesday, the film collected approximately ₹1.15 crore — a modest 10% drop from the day before. That kind of hold is actually healthy for a Hollywood horror title in India, signaling strong word-of-mouth rather than a steep cliff dive. The total India gross now stands at ₹28.30 crore, with the ₹30 crore milestone just around the corner.
Analysts predict the film will close its theatrical run somewhere near ₹40 crore — a solid outcome for a non-franchise Hollywood horror in the Indian market.

The Mummy: Day-Wise India Box Office Collections
| Day | Gross Collection |
|---|---|
| Day 1 (Friday) | ₹2.00 Cr |
| Day 2 (Saturday) | ₹3.00 Cr |
| Day 3 (Sunday) | ₹4.00 Cr |
| Day 4 (Monday) | ₹1.95 Cr |
| Day 5 (Tuesday) | ₹2.35 Cr |
| Day 6 (Wednesday) | ₹2.10 Cr |
| Day 7 (Thursday) | ₹1.60 Cr |
| 2nd Friday | ₹1.70 Cr |
| 2nd Saturday | ₹3.00 Cr |
| 2nd Sunday | ₹3.10 Cr |
| 2nd Monday | ₹1.05 Cr |
| 2nd Tuesday | ₹1.30 Cr (est.) |
| 2nd Wednesday | ₹1.15 Cr (est.) |
| Running Total | ₹28.30 Cr |
Why Is It Doing Well Despite Not Being the Classic Franchise?
Here’s the interesting part — this film has no connection to the beloved 1999 Brendan Fraser series. Yet the familiar title clearly helped. To understand just how big the original trilogy was in India, look at the adjusted numbers: the 1999 The Mummy grossed around ₹20 crore, the 2001 sequel roughly ₹27 crore, and the 2008 instalment approximately ₹48 crore — all translating to well over ₹200 crore in today’s value.
Lee Cronin’s version is carving its own niche. It has already been declared a Clean Hit at the Indian box office — only the second Hollywood film to achieve that status in India this year after Project Hail Mary. For more on how Hollywood films are performing in India this year, check out our Hollywood box office tracker on TechnoSports.
FAQs
Q: Will The Mummy (2026) cross ₹30 crore in India?
Yes, it is expected to cross ₹30 crore by its 3rd Friday, with projections pointing toward a final total of approximately ₹40 crore.
Q: Is Lee Cronin’s The Mummy connected to the Brendan Fraser Mummy films?
No, this is a completely separate reboot with no story connection to the beloved 1999–2008 franchise.





