A Tiny Budget with Massive Global Returns
What makes the success of Obsession so historic is how little it cost to make. The film was produced on a tiny budget of just 7 crore rupees. Despite the small cost, it has built incredible momentum worldwide. Reports reveal that the movie has already crossed the 1,000 crore mark globally and has even touched the 2,000 crore range (crossing the 200 million dollar mark internationally). This unbelievable return on investment makes it one of the most profitable horror films ever made in cinema history.
Conquering the Indian Box Office
The movie is making a massive impact in India as well. Even though it started with a quiet, average opening day of about 2 crore rupees, strong word-of-mouth quickly turned things around.
Here is how Obsession is performing in the Indian market:
- Current Collections: The film has already collected around 70 crore rupees in India.
- Audience Demand: It continues to see steady collections and solid houseful shows across multiple regions, especially during weekends when theatres are packed.
- The Leaderboard: It has already beaten Final Destination: Bloodlines to become the second highest-grossing Hollywood horror film in India.
Eyeing the Number One Spot
Right now, only one Hollywood horror movie stands ahead of it in India: The Conjuring: The Last Rites, which holds the top record with around 82 crore rupees.
Movie trade experts believe that Obsession still has plenty of energy left in its theatrical run. If the current trend of packed weekend crowds continues, it is expected to easily challenge The Conjuring‘s record. Trade circles note that it wouldn’t even be a surprise if the film goes on to cross the historic 100 crore mark in India—a truly miraculous feat for a movie that cost only 7 crore to make.