The Odyssey Refuses to Sink: Nolan’s Epic Nears Rs 165 Crore Despite Spider-Man’s Web

Christopher Nolan doesn’t do quiet box office runs, and The Odyssey is proving exactly that. Even with Tom Holland’s Spider-Man: Brand New Day swinging into theatres and stealing screens, Matt Damon’s mythological epic is holding its ground like a true Greek hero.

A Steady Third Friday

The Odyssey added Rs 4 crore on its third Friday, marking a solid 15% jump from the previous day. Yes, there’s a week-on-week drop of nearly 50% — but that’s less about the film losing steam and more about a certain wall-crawler eating up screen space. The film’s total now stands at an impressive Rs 163.50 crore gross in India, with nearly two-thirds of that coming from IMAX screens alone.

The Odyssey: The Numbers So Far

Why This Number Matters

Crossing Rs 200 crore isn’t just a milestone — it’s a statement. Historical epics rarely dominate Indian screens the way superhero franchises do, a trend well documented in the broader history of epic films as a genre known for grand storytelling and large-scale production values. The Odyssey bucking that trend says a lot about the star power of its cast — Matt Damon, Anne Hathaway, Tom Holland, and Zendaya — and, more than anything, about Nolan’s own brand pull in India.

The Nolan Effect

Christopher Nolan has spent over a decade turning his name into a genre of its own. From Oppenheimer‘s unexpected Indian success to the re-release of Interstellar pulling in fresh crowds, Nolan has built an audience that shows up regardless of subject matter. The Odyssey continues that legacy, even in a genre — mythological drama — that historically hasn’t set India’s box office on fire.

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What’s Next

With Rs 25 crore+ expected in its third week, The Odyssey is on track to comfortably cross Rs 185 crore by week’s end — putting a Rs 210 crore lifetime finish well within reach.

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