The horror sequel earned Rs 1.25 crore on day six, a 35% dip, while word‑of‑mouth keeps the film on track for an ~Rs 18 crore opening week.
Resident Evil’s Indian box‑office tally crossed the Rs 16‑crore mark after six days of screenings, according to figures reported by Pinkvilla. The film pulled in roughly Rs 1.25 crore on Wednesday, marking a 35 percent slide from the previous day’s earnings.
And the drop hasn’t scared off movie‑goers. Positive chatter on social platforms appears to be feeding a steady stream of tickets, a trend Pinkpink’s trade analysts say could push the opening week close to Rs 18 crore.
The horror‑action, directed by Zach Cregger, drops viewers into a snow‑bound night where courier Bryan (Austin Abrams) must deliver a mysterious medical package to Raccoon City General. A sudden viral outbreak erupts, turning the hospital into a nightmarish battlefield. The narrative runs parallel to the classic Resident Evil 2 video game, giving fans a familiar yet fresh survival scenario.
Zach Cherry and Kali Reis join Abrams in a cast that aims to blend teenage grit with classic monster‑movie tension. It’s the second reboot in the long‑running franchise, and the Indian market has been hungry for big‑budget Hollywood scares this year.
But the numbers tell a nuanced story. While the day‑six dip is typical for a mid‑week slot, the film’s nett collection of Rs 16.20 crore suggests it’s holding its own against local releases. Trade watchers note that a strong opening week could cement Resident Evil as one of the year’s more successful foreign imports.
So what does this mean for the rest of the run? If the current momentum sustains, the horror thriller could finish its theatrical life with a tidy profit, especially as word‑of‑mouth continues to spread across regional multiplexes.
What’s Next?
The next box‑office report is due this Friday, when the film’s weekend numbers will be tallied. Industry insiders will be watching to see if the projected Rs 18‑crore ceiling holds, or if a late‑week surge pushes the total even higher.
Meanwhile, fans of the game series are already debating which Easter eggs made the cut and which were left on the cutting‑room floor. The conversation is likely to keep the film in the public eye long after the credits roll.
In short, Resident Evil’s Indian chapter is still being written, and the next few days will decide whether it becomes a modest hit or a box‑office footnote.
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