Successful Opening of The Conjuring: The Last Rites in Indian Cinemas, Surpassing Baaghi 4's First-Day Box Office Earnings in the Region, Demonstrating American Horror's Appeal
The latest addition to the popular horror franchise, The Conjuring: Last Rites, has made a strong debut both in India and the US.
On its opening day in India, the film managed an estimated 61.10% occupancy, surpassing the Day 1 collections of several other recent releases, including Baaghi 4, The Bengal Files, Madharaasi, and Ghaati. The film opened at Rs 18 crore nett, with the highest occupancy during night shows at 78.00% and the lowest during morning shows at 44.44%. Notably, it had higher occupancy in Delhi (NCR) (68.75%) and Mumbai (39.25%) compared to other cities.
In the US, The Conjuring: Last Rites opened at a staggering $30 million, a figure repeated in the opening paragraph of this article. This impressive start marks a significant milestone for the film in the world's largest box office market.
The film, directed by Michael Chaves, features the return of paranormal investigators Ed and Lorraine Warren, portrayed by Patrick Wilson and Vera Farmiga respectively. They are joined by Mia Tomlinson and Ben Hardy in this ninth instalment of the franchise.
The Conjuring: Last Rites is a horror film and the latest movie in The Conjuring Universe. While it might be the final entry of the current franchise, Phase Two is already planned, suggesting that fans of the series have more to look forward to.
Reviews for the film have been mixed, with Outlook India describing it as a "muddled cocktail of homage, humor, and scattered scares." Despite this, audiences seem to be embracing the film, with its strong box office performance indicating a successful start to its theatrical run.
As the film continues its journey in cinemas, audiences can expect a thrilling conclusion to the current chapter of The Conjuring Universe.
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