Junoon box office day 5: Hollywood horror sensation earns Rs 12 crore in India
Debutant Kari Barker’s low-budget horror film Obsession continues to garner attention in India. On the basis of strong word-of-mouth, praise from Bollywood actors and strong performance at the box office, the film has emerged as a topic of discussion among moviegoers.
A low-budget horror film from a first-time filmmaker is quietly making its presence felt in India. Days after gaining traction on social media and earning praise from Bollywood actors, director Kari Barker’s Passion continues to attract audiences to theatres, emerging as one of the more talked-about international releases in recent weeks.
The effect of the increasing discussion of the film is also visible at the box office. according to Sacnilk, Passion Earned Rs 2.75 crore on its fifth day in India, taking its total net collection to Rs 12.50 crore. Its total earning in the country is now Rs 14.87 crore.
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Meanwhile, the global collection of the horror film stood at Rs 1,250 crore, while it earned Rs 360 crore from the overseas market.
The directorial debut from 26-year-old filmmaker Kari Barker has steadily gained popularity online, with viewers discussing its unsettling premise and psychological horror elements. The film got an additional boost after Bollywood actors Kartik Aryan and Ananya Panday shared positive reactions on social media.
Sacnilk Tuesday’s collection of Rs 2.75 crore was reported to be higher than Monday’s collection of Rs 2 crore, indicating the continued interest of the audience despite the weekday slowdown. The film is also performing strongly in the international markets.
The film’s resounding theatrical success has led to a series of box-office milestones. According to international media reports, Passion The second weekend in North America recorded the largest increase outside the Christmas period in the last four decades. Furthermore, it has gone on to become Focus Features’ highest-grossing film of all time. Downton Abbey.