It is the only local language film to make it to the list of the top 10 highest-grossing films in India for IMAX, ranked third. Shah Rukh Khan’s Pathaan surpassed all IMAX Hollywood and Indian film opening weekend records when it released on January 25. Pathaan also emerged as the biggest IMAX global opening weekend ever for an Indian title. Online ticketing platform BookMyShow recorded 42 percent sales for the immersive cinema experience, especially the IMAX format, for Oppenheimer. Oppenheimer released in India along with Barbie, another global blockbuster, on July 21. While Barbie was ahead across most global markets, Oppenheimer led in India with over Rs 105 crore in the first 15 days. Barbie collected Rs 39 crore in two weeks.Īnalysts noted that one reason Oppenheimer performed better was the IMAX experience as many Indians opted for a bigger and more immersive cinematic experience. "Christopher Nolan's Oppenheimer saw the highest traction in 2023 with over Rs 40 crore in box office collections, followed by Avatar: The Way of Water with more than Rs 15 crore business and Pathaan with over Rs 12 crore in collections," he said. India is currently the 8th-highest box office market for IMAX in 2023.ĭaniel said that nine of the top 10 highest-grossing films in India for IMAX this year have been Hollywood films. IMAX had grossed $15.1 million in India in 2019, $18.9 million in India in 2022, and as of August 16, it has grossed $16.5 million in India," Preetham Daniel, vice president, APAC - Theatre Development, IMAX Corporation, said in an interview with Moneycontrol. "To date, IMAX is at over 85 percent of its total box office collection for 2022 and on track to exceed 2022 numbers.
IMAX recorded 41 percent growth in its India business in 2022 versus 2019 and is set to exceed last year's numbers. The big screen experience will get bigger for movie goers in India as IMAX Corporation, the global entertainment tech company, plans to expand in the country after a surge in box office numbers this year.
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