The Marvel blockbuster opened with a Rs 25.75 crore weekend, eclipsing Baahubali’s re‑run numbers and eyeing the Rs 42 crore mark held by Sanam Teri Kasam.
Marvel’s latest re‑run of Avengers Endgame has turned the Indian box‑office into a frenzy of numbers. In its three‑day debut the film pulled in roughly Rs 25.75 crore, with about Rs 21.25 crore net and an extra Rs 8.75 crore on Sunday alone. When 3D premiums are added the total climbs to a record‑setting Rs 27.75 crore.
That figure nudges past the previous high set by Rajamouli’s Baahubali: The Epic, which managed Rs 26.5 crore in its opening weekend back when it was re‑released in 3D. The new tally rewrites the re‑release rulebook and puts Avengers Endgame ahead of Interstellar’s Rs 29 crore benchmark for Hollywood re‑runs.
Industry watchers note that the limited number of screens meant the opening day couldn’t explode as it might have. Instead, the film’s earnings spilled over into Saturday and Sunday, and analysts expect a modest bump on Monday as word‑of‑mouth spreads. Such front‑loaded performance is typical for re‑releases, but the sustained interest hints at a deeper appetite for Marvel in the sub‑continent.
If the momentum holds, the movie could eclipse the Rs 42 crore record set by Sanam Teri Kasam for the biggest re‑release ever in India. Crossing that threshold would cement Avengers Endgame as the most lucrative re‑run in the country’s history, surpassing even the biggest Hollywood re‑release to date.
Beyond the numbers, the strong response bodes well for the upcoming Avengers: Doomsday, slated for later this year. The franchise’s resurgence suggests that Indian audiences are once again eager to line up for Marvel spectacles, a sentiment that seemed to wane after a few lukewarm outings.
For now, the film enjoys a rare window of dominance, holding the No. 1 spot at the box‑office and drawing crowds across metros and tier‑2 towns alike. The blend of nostalgia, upgraded visual effects, and the lure of 3D tickets appears to be a winning formula.
As the weekend rolls into the workweek, the industry will be watching Monday’s box‑office report closely. Will the film maintain its surge and break the Sanam Teri Kasam barrier, or will the typical drop-off for re‑releases bite? Either way, Marvel’s footprint in India looks sturdier than ever, and the upcoming Doomsday could ride this wave to an even bigger splash.
Stay tuned for the next set of figures and the official word on how Avengers: Doomsday is shaping up for its Indian debut.
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