Superman box office collection day 1: The film opens strong in India with Rs 7 Crore

Superman box office day 1

At the Indian box office, the eagerly awaited Superman reboot has had a significant impact. Early projections indicate that the DC superhero movie made about Rs 7 crore nett on its first day in all languages, which is a remarkable start in the face of a busy release schedule.

Superman, which starred David Corenswet in his first role as the legendary Man of Steel, triumphed over fierce competition from Bollywood productions, particularly Shanaya Kapoor's debut romance Aankhon Ki Gustaakhiyan and Rajkummar Rao's political drama Maalik.

Superman was the clear winner at the box office, even though Maalik made about ₹3.5 crore on Day 1 and Aankhon Ki Gustaakhiyan made a respectable ₹35 lakh.

The superhero movie is expected to rank among the top Hollywood openings in India in 2025, based on preliminary data from Sacnilk. Industry insiders are still hopeful about its future, despite the fact that it fell just short of the ₹9–10 crore net projections that Pinkvilla cited.

Strong buzz among viewers seems to be driving attendance, especially in relation to Corenswet's captivating performance and the film's emotionally complex yet breathtaking visual style.

Expectations are high that the movie will surpass the ₹35–40 crore mark by the end of Sunday, given the promising weekend trends. Whether it can generate double-digit profits on Saturday and Sunday—typically the busiest days for moviegoers—will be a crucial factor.

If it continues to gain traction, Superman will become one of the successful Hollywood imports in India this year, following Mission: Impossible – The Final Reckoning and Jurassic World: Rebirth. The film's long-term prospects in India appear bright due to positive word-of-mouth and a strong critical reception, solidifying Superman's enduring appeal far beyond Western shores.