The Mummy India Box Office Hits Rs 21 Crore

Have you heard about Lee Cronin's The Mummy making waves in India? This Hollywood horror flick, released on April 17, 2026, had me both creeped out and impressed by its box office success. With an intriguing story of a mummified daughter causing havoc for her family, it's been grossing big despite mixed reviews.

Box Office Thrills and Chills

After two weeks since its release, the movie added a sweet ₹3 crore on its second Saturday, making the total Indian box office collection a solid ₹21 crore. Now that's impressive for a horror film! The previous day, the collections were around ₹1.75 crore, only a small dip from the debut day, which shows the film has steady fans flocking in.

If you're wondering how far The Mummy can go, projections suggest it could reach a hefty ₹35-40 crore by the end of its run. That's a happy ending for a film with a smaller budget compared to typical Hollywood blockbusters. It's exciting to see a horror film stand its ground amidst other genres dominating the scene!

South India's Love for Horror

A big shoutout to South India, especially Tamil Nadu, for this film's success. On the second Friday, Tamil Nadu alone contributed to over 40% of the collections, more than doubling from the first weekend's share. It seems like horror has a special place in the hearts of fans down south, breaking the usual trend where major cities lead the collections.

Check out more about this trend here. It’s curious how a spooky vibe can attract such a crowd!

Global Perspective

Internationally, The Mummy is doing pretty well too. In the US and Canada, it managed to grab $13.5 million over its opening weekend, though it was behind the The Super Mario Galaxy Movie and Project Hail Mary. What's cool is that the film earned $20.9 million from 78 markets worldwide during the same period.

I personally think it’s wild how global audiences are picking up on this eerie theme. Want to know more about the film? Here's a source to delve deeper into its background.

While the critics had mixed feelings, with CinemaScore giving it a "C+" and a reviewer calling it a "gross horror flick," fans like you and me get to decide what we find entertaining, right?

With horror continuing to hold its own, it’ll be interesting to see if The Mummy reaches that ₹40 crore mark. I’m curious if any of you caught it yet and what you thought. Let me know!