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Spider‑Man: Brand New Day Tops Pathaan, Kantara Chapter 1, Rakes Rs 72 Cr in India
✍️ The Indian Express
🗓 31 Jul 2026, 09:48 AM
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The Hollywood‑Indian collaboration Spider‑Man: Brand New Day has crossed the ₹72 crore mark at the Indian box office, overtaking Bollywood hits Pathaan and Kantara Chapter 1.
Spider‑Man: Brand New Day, released in India this year, has surpassed the domestic earnings of two of Bollywood’s biggest releases, Pathaan and Kantara Chapter 1, collecting more than ₹72 crore at the box office.
The film’s performance marks a rare instance where a Hollywood‑produced superhero movie has outperformed major Hindi‑language blockbusters in the Indian market.
Produced in collaboration with Marvel Studios and an Indian production house, the film blends Western superhero tropes with local cultural elements, a formula that appears to resonate with Indian audiences.
Industry analysts note that the strong opening and sustained audience turnout reflect growing appetite for global franchises in India, potentially influencing future co‑production deals.
The film’s performance marks a rare instance where a Hollywood‑produced superhero movie has outperformed major Hindi‑language blockbusters in the Indian market.
Produced in collaboration with Marvel Studios and an Indian production house, the film blends Western superhero tropes with local cultural elements, a formula that appears to resonate with Indian audiences.
Industry analysts note that the strong opening and sustained audience turnout reflect growing appetite for global franchises in India, potentially influencing future co‑production deals.