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Resident Evil opens in India with Rs 3.75 crore box‑office haul
✍️ Pinkvilla
🗓 19 Sep 2026, 11:37 AM
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The survival‑horror film Resident Evil collected Rs 3.75 crore in its opening weekend, including Rs 50 lakh from preview shows, according to Pinkvilla.
The latest installment of the Resident Evil franchise debuted in Indian theatres this week, drawing sizable crowds across major metros and tier‑2 cities. The horror‑action title opened to a total gross of Rs 3.75 crore, of which Rs 50 lakh was earned during the preview screenings that preceded the official release.
Box‑office data released by trade analysts indicates that the film’s opening figures surpass the typical earnings of similar genre releases in the domestic market. Audiences responded positively to the film’s high production values and the familiar zombie‑laden storyline, contributing to strong footfall during the first three days.
Industry observers suggest that the solid start could signal renewed interest in big‑budget horror franchises among Indian moviegoers, potentially encouraging distributors to schedule more genre‑specific releases in the coming months.
Box‑office data released by trade analysts indicates that the film’s opening figures surpass the typical earnings of similar genre releases in the domestic market. Audiences responded positively to the film’s high production values and the familiar zombie‑laden storyline, contributing to strong footfall during the first three days.
Industry observers suggest that the solid start could signal renewed interest in big‑budget horror franchises among Indian moviegoers, potentially encouraging distributors to schedule more genre‑specific releases in the coming months.