Mufasa: The Lion King Day 11 India Box Office: Shah Rukh Khan and Mahesh Babu starrer inches close to Rs 100 crore mark
Mufasa: The Lion King Day 11 India Box Office: Shah Rukh Khan and Mahesh Babu starrer inches close to Rs 100 crore mark
Mufasa: The Lion King Day 11 India Box Office: Shah Rukh Khan and Mahesh Babu starrer inches close to Rs 100 crore mark Released on December 20, Mufasa: The Lion King is headed towards the Rs 100 crore mark at the Indian box office. The Shah Rukh Khan and Mahesh Babu starrer has earned around Rs 93 crore.
Directed by Barry Jenkins, Mufasa: The Lion King has been running in theatres for nearly two weeks now. Mufasa has improved its momentum at the worldwide box office, while its rival release Sonic The Hedgehog 3 is leading in North America. Meanwhile, the Disney film has found a decent number of viewers in the Indian markets and is expected to gross over Rs 125 crore.
Mufasa: The Lion King grosses Rs 5.25 crore on second Monday; Nearing Rs 100 crore in India
In India, The Lion King (2019) prequel Mufasa: The Lion King grossed Rs 63 crore in its first week at the box office. In the second weekend, Mufasa grossed Rs 28.5 crore on Friday, Saturday and Sunday combined. On the 11th day (second Monday), superstar Shah Rukh Khan and Mahesh Babu’s film grossed Rs 5.25 crore in India.
The Barry Jenkins-directed film’s total collection so far stands at Rs 92.75 crore in the Indian markets. Mufasa is now inching towards the Rs 100 crore club in our country. The feat is expected to be achieved on the 13th day, i.e., the second Wednesday, which coincides with New Year’s Day.
Mufasa: The Lion King in India
Mufasa: The Lion King has been released in India in both Hindi and Telugu versions. Shah Rukh Khan has dubbed for the Hindi-speaking audience, while Mahesh Babu has voiced it for the Telugu version. The superstardom of both the actors has done wonders for Mufasa.
The live-action entertainer is expected to get a boost in the new year. It has already proved to be a hit and will eventually achieve the tag of a superhit at the box office. Let’s wait and watch.
Mufasa: The Lion King Box Office Collection (India)
| Day/Week | Collection (₹ Crore) | Remarks |
|---|---|---|
| Week 1 (Total) | 63.0 | Strong opening week, significant interest in both Hindi and Telugu markets. |
| Day 8 (2nd Friday) | 8.5 | Good start to the second weekend. |
| Day 9 (2nd Saturday) | 9.5 | Growth observed over Friday. |
| Day 10 (2nd Sunday) | 10.5 | Highest single-day collection of the second week. |
| Day 11 (2nd Monday) | 5.25 | Stable performance on weekday. |
| Total Collection | 92.75 | Nearing the ₹100 crore mark in India. |
Additional Insights
- Expected Milestone: Likely to cross ₹100 crore on Day 13 (2nd Wednesday), coinciding with New Year’s Day.
- Language Versions: Hindi (voiced by Shah Rukh Khan) and Telugu (voiced by Mahesh Babu) contributed significantly to its success.
- Worldwide Performance: Competing with Sonic The Hedgehog 3 globally, though holding steady in Indian markets.
Mufasa: The Lion King is on track to achieve superhit status in India.
Mufasa: The Lion King – Day 11 Collection
- Date: Second Monday (11th Day), January 1, 2024
- India Box Office Collection: ₹5.25 crore
- Total Collection in India (so far): ₹92.75 crore
- Worldwide Performance: Steady growth globally, especially in Indian markets, despite competition from Sonic The Hedgehog 3.
Performance Highlights
- First Week Earnings: ₹63 crore, setting a strong foundation.
- Second Weekend Earnings: ₹28.5 crore (Friday, Saturday, Sunday combined).
- Key Factors:
- Hindi & Telugu Dubbing: Boosted by Shah Rukh Khan (Hindi) and Mahesh Babu (Telugu).
- Festive Boost Expected: Anticipation of higher collections on New Year’s Day.
Projection:
- Expected to cross ₹100 crore by Day 13 (Wednesday) in the Indian market.
- Targeting a lifetime collection of over ₹125 crore domestically.
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