Demon Slayer: Infinity Castle nets Rs 61 crore in 11 days, Anime fever hits India

Demon Slayer: Infinity Castle

Demon Slayer: Infinity Castle, a Japanese anime phenomenon, has made Rs 61 crore in just 11 days, demonstrating its continued success at the Indian box office. The Haruo Sotozaki-directed movie has resonated with Indian viewers, demonstrating the growing popularity of anime in the nation.

Demon Slayer: Infinity Castle, which debuted on September 12th, made an incredible Rs 12.25 crore on its first day of release, surpassing the lifetime earnings of earlier Japanese anime films in India.

By Sunday, the film had earned a net total of Rs 38.90 crore, continuing the momentum from the previous weekend. The movie earned Rs 51.75 crore by the end of its first week of release, indicating good word-of-mouth and consistent ticket sales.

Second Weekend Performance and Weekday Drop

In its second week, the movie moved more slowly, which is typical of anime releases in India. Demon Slayer: Infinity Castle made Rs 1.55 crore on its second Friday, Rs 3.25 crore on Saturday, and Rs 3.60 crore on Sunday. After earning Rs 80 lakh on Monday, the total in 11 days was Rs 61 crore net. The decline in weekday collections coincides with the popularity of new releases, such as Jolly LLB 3.

Demon Slayer: Infinity Castle has solidified its popularity in spite of the slowdown. By the end of its theatrical run, analysts predict it might surpass Rs 70 crore, which would be a huge accomplishment for Japanese anime in India.

Significance for Anime in India

More than just numbers, Demon Slayer: Infinity Castle's success shows how eager Indian audiences are becoming to watch foreign animated movies. As anime steadily gains popularity in Indian theaters, studios may try to increase the number of Japanese films shown there, which would pave the way for more well-known anime movies soon.

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FAQsQ1: How much has Demon Slayer: Infinity Castle earned in India so far?
A1: Demon Slayer: Infinity Castle has netted Rs 61 crore in 11 days at the Indian box office.

Q2: Who directed Demon Slayer: Infinity Castle?
A2: The Japanese anime film Demon Slayer: Infinity Castle is directed by Haruo Sotozaki.

Q3: What factors contributed to the box office decline of Demon Slayer: Infinity Castle?
The slowdown was caused by the usual weekday decline in collections as well as the introduction of new releases like Jolly LLB 3.