Michael Film Earns ₹13 Crore in India in 2 Days

Who would've guessed a movie about the King of Pop, "Michael," would kick off with such a strong performance at the box office? It's like magic. From its release on April 24, 2026, this film didn’t just moonwalk into theaters; it danced its way straight into the record books.

A Phenomenal Start in India

India is feeling the groove of "Michael." The film, starring Michael Jackson’s own nephew Jaafar Jackson, hit the screens with a big splash. After premiering with ₹1.93 crore across 157 cities, the first day brought in a solid ₹2.13 crore net from 2,414 shows. If you're counting, that's a ₹4.55 crore gross right on opening day.

But it didn’t stop there. By the very next day, the film racked up an additional ₹2.34 lakh from just 20 shows in 5 cities. That means a total of ₹6.72 crore in just two days! It's nuts to think that it trumped the lifetime earnings of "Bohemian Rhapsody" and "Elvis" in India so quickly. Talk about setting the stage on fire.

Michael's International Moonwalk

Not just content with blazing Indian screens, "Michael" is smashing records worldwide. It's incredible. In the U.S. and Canada alone, the film brought in a whopping $97 million during its opening weekend. It left other musical biopics like "Straight Outta Compton" and "Bohemian Rhapsody" in the dust, which is pretty wild if you ask me.

Globally, it didn’t just stop there. It pulled in another $120.4 million overseas, making the total worldwide opening weekend haul a jaw-dropping $217.4 million. This just goes to show that MJ's magic is still alive and kicking, even when it's up on the silver screen.

If you're interested in more details, you can check out all about it on AP News and Track Tollywood.

Critics versus Crowd Love

Here's the twist: while fans are jamming to the movie, critics have given it a lukewarm reception. It scored just 38% on Rotten Tomatoes from critics. That's pretty mixed. But the audience seems to have a different take, rewarding the film with an A- CinemaScore. Seems like MJ’s magic works some wonders for fans, huh?

The film focuses on the star’s early career, leaving out some of the controversial stuff from later on. Maybe that's why people are flocking to see it. It’s more about his rise and less about the heavy stuff.

If you're as big a Michael Jackson fan as I am, this movie is something you shouldn't miss. Catch it on the big screen if you can!