Kingdom Of The Planet Of The Apes Mints Rs 3 Crores On Day 1 In India

INDIAN box office witnessed a modest opening for Kingdom Of The Planet Of The Apes, helmed by Wes Ball and featuring talents like Owen Teague and Freya Allan. The initial collection stood at approximately Rs 3 crores, with Hindi markets showing even lesser numbers. However, the film found traction in the South Indian circuits, contributing significantly to its earnings. Anticipation is high for a surge over the weekend, with expectations of reaching a weekend total of Rs 13-14 crores, fueled by promising advance bookings.

By the weekend’s close, Kingdom Of The Planet Of The Apes is poised to claim the title of the highest-grossing film in the franchise. Notably, the last installment hit screens seven years ago when average ticket prices were considerably lower than they are today. Thus, amassing around Rs 30 crores, or possibly more, would signify a comparable performance to its predecessor—a commendable feat in its own right.

The Planet Of The Apes franchise hasn’t historically garnered massive attention in India, thus it’s unrealistic to anticipate an opening akin to that of Godzilla and Kong films. Nevertheless, a film’s analysis is grounded in its budget, and Kingdom Of The Planet Of The Apes ranks among the higher-budgeted releases in the franchise within India. Encouragingly, it has emerged as the top pick for audiences over the weekend, surpassing its competitor Srikanth, which debuted with collections around Rs 2.25 crores.

The domestic market outlook for Kingdom Of The Planet Of The Apes appears optimistic. With a strong initial performance, the film is on track to achieve an opening weekend surpassing $50 million, likely rivaling the figures of its predecessor in the franchise. Adjusted for inflation, the collections may not appear as striking compared to previous Planet Of The Apes films, but considering the evolving landscape of the box office, maintaining significant audience interest is a commendable achievement for the franchise.