Deadpool & Wolverine Surpasses Godzilla x Kong as 2024’s Top-Grossing Hollywood Film in India
News Mania Desk/Agnibeena Ghosh/7th August 2024
The highly anticipated superhero film Deadpool & Wolverine has recently achieved a significant milestone in the Indian box office. Since its release on July 26, 2024, the film has rapidly ascended to become the highest-grossing Hollywood movie in India for the year. This accomplishment is notable as it has outperformed Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire, which was previously leading in the box office rankings.
Starring Ryan Reynolds and Hugh Jackman, Deadpool & Wolverine made a spectacular debut, amassing over ₹64 crore during its opening weekend. The film’s popularity was bolstered by its availability in both English and Hindi, which significantly contributed to its strong box office performance. Although there was a slight dip in collections during the weekdays, the film managed to rebound and continue performing well in its second week.
Directed by Shawn Levy, Deadpool & Wolverine has now accumulated ₹111.37 crore within 12 days of its release. This figure surpasses the total earnings of Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire, which garnered ₹112.54 crore during its entire theatrical run. As a result, Deadpool & Wolverine is poised to secure its position as the highest-grossing Hollywood film in India for 2024.
The success of Deadpool & Wolverine places it prominently among the top-grossing films of the year. Notably, the list of top ten grossing films in India for 2024 is predominantly composed of South Indian releases, with Kalki 2898 AD leading the chart. Other notable entries include Fighter, Shaitaan, and Munjya. Despite the dominance of South Indian films in the top ten, Deadpool & Wolverine’s performance underscores its significant impact on the Hollywood film market in India.
This achievement highlights the growing appeal of superhero movies and their ability to attract large audiences, regardless of their genre. The success of Deadpool & Wolverine not only reflects the film’s strong box office performance but also signifies the increasing influence of Hollywood productions in the Indian market.
Overall, the film’s triumph is a testament to the star power of its lead actors, the effective marketing strategies employed, and the widespread fan base of the superhero genre. As Deadpool & Wolverine continues to draw crowds and generate revenue, it reinforces the enduring popularity of superhero movies and their significant role in the global film industry.
