# The Odyssey Box Office: Nolan’s Epic Is Tracking Right Alongside Oppenheimer

URL: https://technosports.co.in/the-odyssey-office-nolans/  
Published: 2026-07-14  
Updated: 2026-07-14  
Author: Reetam Bodhak

Christopher Nolan’s name alone can move tickets, and *The Odyssey* is proving it well before release. With the film hitting Indian cinemas this Friday, advance bookings have already crossed close to **Rs. 15 crore in pre-sales**, putting it on a trajectory that closely mirrors where *Oppenheimer* stood at the same pre-release stage back in 2023.

## The Odyssey: Pre-Release Numbers at a Glance

| Metric | The Odyssey | Oppenheimer (2023, same stage) |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pre-sales (Gross) | ~Rs. 15 crore | Comparable |
| Day 1 Estimate | Rs. 5.75 crore gross (Rs. 4.75 crore nett) | Rs. 17.77 crore gross (Rs. 14.58 crore nett) |
| PVRINOX Tickets Sold | 48,000 | 92,000 |
| Average Ticket Price | ~Rs. 750 | Nearly half of this |
| IMAX Share of Day 1 | ~2/3 of collections | Strong IMAX presence |

## Why the Gross Looks Similar But Ticket Sales Don’t

Here’s the twist: while the overall gross numbers line up with *Oppenheimer*‘s pre-release run, actual ticket volume tells a different story. At the PVRINOX chain, *The Odyssey* has sold roughly half as many tickets as *Oppenheimer* had at the same point, with just 48,000 sold compared to 92,000. The reason the gross still looks comparable comes down to pricing — *The Odyssey*‘s average ticket price sits at nearly double that of *Oppenheimer*‘s at a similar stage.

![The Odyssey](https://technosports.co.in/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/odydydyys-1024x621.jpg)

Steep pricing tends to be a double-edged sword for exhibitors: it can boost short-term revenue, but push too far and it risks pricing out audiences altogether, which appears to be dampening overall footfall here.

## IMAX Muscle Still Driving the Show

True to form, Nolan’s association with [IMAX](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/IMAX) continues to power the film’s premium format push, accounting for roughly two-thirds of Day 1 collections, with other large-format screens like PXL and PCX contributing as well. Given that *Oppenheimer* and *Interstellar* already rank among the top IMAX grossers in India, *The Odyssey* looks positioned to join that list.

Despite the softer ticket volume, the pace of ongoing sales suggests *The Odyssey* could still edge past *Oppenheimer*‘s opening day gross, with trade estimates now eyeing a Day 1 target close to Rs. 20 crore gross.

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### FAQs

### **Q1: How much has The Odyssey collected in pre-sales in India?**

 The film has gathered close to Rs. 15 crore in advance bookings ahead of its release.

### **Q2: Is The Odyssey outperforming Oppenheimer at the same pre-release stage?**

 Gross collections are comparable, but Oppenheimer sold nearly double the tickets at this same point, with The Odyssey’s higher ticket prices closing the revenue gap.