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The Odyssey is currently dominating the global landscape with a performance that outpaces some of the biggest cinematic achievements in recent years. According to data shared by Venky Box Office, the domestic first-week total reached 199.3 million dollars, with a significant portion of that revenue coming from premium formats. The breakdown shows 86.5 million dollars from standard screens, 50 million from PLF and Standard 70MM, 44.5 million from Standard IMAX, 9.5 million from IMAX 70MM, and 8.5 million from Dolby Cinema. This intense demand for the high-end theatrical experience explains why the film saw a sharp 11.4 percent growth on its second Friday in India, collecting 6.85 crore net as word-of-mouth regarding its technical scale continues to draw audiences back to the theaters. The Odyssey - Week 1 India Net CollectionDAYNET COLLECTIONDay 1 (1st Friday)₹17.40 CrDay 2 (1st Saturday)₹22.00 CrDay 3 (1st Sunday)₹21.90 CrDay 4 (1st Monday)₹8.00 CrDay 5 (1st Tuesday)₹8.35 CrDay 6 (1st Wednesday)₹6.50 CrDay 7 (1st Thursday)₹6.15 CrTotal Week 1₹90.30 Cr (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}) The film started strong with an opening day of 17.40 crore net and peaked on its first Saturday with 22.00 crore. By the end of the first seven days, the total India net stood at 90.30 crore. What is particularly interesting is the language breakdown. The English version has been the primary driver, contributing 71.55 crore net, while the Hindi, Telugu, and Tamil versions follow with 11.10 crore, 4.80 crore, and 2.85 crore respectively. This indicates that the film is finding its strongest audience in urban English-speaking markets. When we dive into the day 8 chain-wise performance, the numbers show that premium multiplexes are doing most of the heavy lifting. PVR led the charts on Friday with a gross of 3.60 crore from 1,030 shows, maintaining a 27 percent occupancy rate. INOX followed with a 2 crore gross across 823 shows at 20.1 percent occupancy, while Cinepolis added 97 lakh from 450 shows. Across the country, the film was running on a total of 5,383 shows on its second Friday. This brings the cumulative India gross to 115.92 crore and the total India net to 97.15 crore, meaning it is just inches away from the 100 crore net milestone domestically. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}) Looking at the occupancy data for the English 2D version on day 8, there is a clear trend of audiences preferring evening and night shows. The overall occupancy was 20.47 percent, but while the morning shows started slow at 9.89 percent, the night shows jumped to 30.33 percent. Geographically, Bengaluru and Hyderabad remain the strongholds for the English version, recording 26.8 percent and 22.8 percent occupancy respectively. In Bengaluru, the night shows were particularly impressive at 43 percent. On the other hand, major northern regions like NCR and Mumbai saw more modest overall occupancy rates of 10.8 percent and 12.5 percent. The Hindi 2D version is seeing a tougher run compared to the English version. On day 8, the overall occupancy for the Hindi shows was 8.28 percent. Much like the English version, the night shows performed best at 10.75 percent, but the morning shows struggled at 4.42 percent. Regionally, NCR saw 9 percent occupancy, but markets in Gujarat like Ahmedabad and Surat were quite low, recording 5.8 percent and 3.5 percent occupancy respectively. It appears that while the urban centers are engaged, the film is yet to fully penetrate the mass Hindi circuits. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}) On the digital front, the ticket sales data from BookMyShow tells a story of consistent interest. After a strong first week where 1.36 million tickets were sold, the second Friday saw an additional 126.02K tickets booked. When you add the 340K plus tickets from pre-sales, the total ticket count on the platform stands at approximately 1.83 million. This volume of ticket sales is a good indicator that the film has a broad enough appeal to sustain its run through the second week. Looking at the global footprint, The Odyssey is operating at a scale that confirms its status as a massive Hollywood powerhouse. The film has already hit a monumental worldwide gross milestone of 4,000.00 crore. While the India gross has reached 115.92 crore, the international circuits have contributed 1,850.00 crore to the total tally. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}) Frequently Asked Questions: The Odyssey Box Office Records and Trends The Odyssey has officially cemented itself as a global cinematic force, shattering multiple records in its first eight days of release. From outperforming recent Oscar-winning blockbusters to dominating the premium theater formats in India, the film is redefining the scale of a Hollywood release in 2026. Here are the most searched questions regarding its phenomenal box office run. How does The Odyssey Week 1 collection compare to Oppenheimer? In a massive show of strength, The Odyssey has officially outperformed the opening week records of Christopher Nolan’s Oppenheimer. While Oppenheimer earned 230 million dollars in its first week, The Odyssey amassed a staggering 346 million dollars worldwide in the same period. This record-breaking performance highlights the immense global demand for this epic production. What is the India Net collection for The Odyssey after Day 8? As of its second Friday, the total India Net collection for The Odyssey stands at ₹97.15 crore. The film witnessed a surprising 11.4 percent growth on its eighth day, earning ₹6.85 crore net compared to ₹6.15 crore on Thursday. With this steady momentum, the film is expected to cross the prestigious ₹100 crore net milestone in India by the second Saturday afternoon. Which theater formats are driving the box office for The Odyssey? Data from trade experts like Venky Box Office shows that premium formats are the primary revenue drivers. In its domestic first week, the film earned 199.3 million dollars, with a massive chunk coming from Standard IMAX (44.5M), PLF/Standard 70MM (50M), and IMAX 70MM (9.5M). This trend is mirrored in India, where PVR and INOX led the second Friday performance with a combined gross of over ₹5.60 crore. What is the total worldwide gross of The Odyssey so far? The film has reached a monumental worldwide gross of ₹4,000.00 crore. This global total is supported by a significant overseas gross of ₹1,850.00 crore and a domestic India gross of ₹115.92 crore. The balance between international and domestic markets remains remarkably even, with the overseas share currently sitting at 46.25 percent. How many tickets has the film sold on BookMyShow in India? The audience interest in India remains exceptionally high, with a total of 1.83 million tickets sold on BookMyShow to date. This includes over 1.36 million tickets from the first week and an additional 126.02K tickets booked on the second Friday alone. The consistent digital booking trends suggest that the film will continue to have a long and successful run in the coming weeks.

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Mumbai, July 23 - Ajay Devgn's Dhamaal 4 has emerged as one of the biggest Bollywood comedy successes of 2026. Despite facing stiff competition from Christopher Nolan's The Odyssey during its second week, the Indra Kumar directorial has continued to attract family audiences and maintain a steady run at the box office. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}) After 13 days in theatres, the film has grossed approximately 182.50 crore worldwide, putting it firmly on course to cross the 200 crore worldwide milestone. At the Indian box office, the comedy entertainer has collected around 134.50 crore net (160 crore gross), while overseas, the film has contributed an estimated 22.50 crore, taking its worldwide total to 182.50 crore. Although weekday collections have slowed compared to its opening weekend, the film has remained remarkably stable for the genre and continues to benefit from positive word of mouth among family audiences. Interestingly, Dhamaal 4 is now set to achieve a milestone that another major Bollywood comedy of the year could not. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}) Akshay Kumar's Welcome To The Jungle, which released two weeks before Dhamaal 4, was widely expected to finish with over 200 crore worldwide gross after its strong opening. However, the film lost momentum during its theatrical run due to increasing competition and eventually fell short of the landmark. In contrast, Dhamaal 4 has shown stronger legs at the box office and is now expected to comfortably enter the 200 crore worldwide club. The success of Dhamaal 4 is another major commercial win for Ajay Devgn, whose recent theatrical releases have consistently performed well at the box office. While The Odyssey has taken away premium screens and urban audiences since its release, Dhamaal 4 has managed to hold its own by appealing to its core mass and family demographic.

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The Odyssey has just crossed a significant milestone in the Indian market. As we head towards the end of first week, the film has officially reached the 100 crore mark in total gross collections across the country. To be precise, the India gross now stands at 100.38 crore, while the net collection has reached 84.15 crore. This is a notable achievement, making it a key player among the top Hollywood releases of 2026. Looking at the Wednesday performance, the movie collected 6.50 crore net. This represents a 22.2 percent drop from the 8.35 crore it earned on Tuesday. It is worth noting that Tuesday saw a healthy boost in business due to discounted ticket offers, which explains the slightly sharper dip on Wednesday as ticket prices returned to normal. Despite this, the film maintained a steady presence with 8,268 shows running across India on its sixth day. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}) The language-wise breakdown gives us a clear picture of where the demand is strongest. The English version remains the primary driver, contributing 66.55 crore to the total net so far. On Wednesday, the overall occupancy for English shows was around 13.67 percent. Interestingly, the demand peaked during the night shows at 17.44 percent, showing that the working crowd is still turning up in good numbers. Regionally, Chennai led the way for the English version with a strong 28 percent occupancy, followed by Hyderabad at 15.5 percent and Bengaluru at 12.5 percent. The regional dubbed versions are also holding their ground. The Hindi version has netted 10.25 crore to date, with Wednesday occupancy in the National Capital Region and Mumbai hovering around 8.5 percent. Down south, the Tamil version saw an overall occupancy of 23.28 percent, with Trichy recording a high of 26 percent and Madurai at nearly 22 percent. The Telugu version recorded 16.03 percent occupancy on Wednesday, with Hyderabad being the top-performing city at 19.5 percent. These numbers indicate that while English is the main contributor, the film has found a consistent audience in the regional markets as well. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}) In the national cinema chains, the advance booking for Wednesday was solid. PVR led the count with approximately 16,000 tickets sold, while INOX followed with 9,400 tickets. Cinepolis saw about 1,200 tickets booked. In total, these national chains accounted for roughly 26,500 tickets, resulting in a gross of 1.80 crore. This matches the broader trend of the film being a preferred choice for premium theater experiences. The ticket sales on BookMyShow reflect a very healthy trajectory. After a massive opening weekend where sales peaked on Saturday at nearly 3.5 lakh tickets, the movie has transitioned into the weekdays with stability. Monday saw 1.39 lakh tickets, which rose to 1.52 lakh on Tuesday due to the price offers, and then settled at 1.03 lakh on Wednesday. In total, over 15.97 lakh tickets have been booked through the platform so far. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}) Globally, the film is performing at an elite level. According to data from Venky Box Office, the North America Tuesday gross was 21.4 million dollars, bringing its total there to 163.6 million dollars. On a worldwide scale, The Odyssey has reached a massive 3,300 crore in gross collections. This makes it the biggest opening weekend of Christopher Nolan’s career, even moving past the records set by The Dark Knight Rises. It also stands as the third-largest R-rated global opening ever, trailing only the Deadpool franchise. The enthusiasm for the IMAX format is perhaps the most defining part of this run. The film recorded the second-biggest opening of all time for an IMAX release. In fact, demand for the 70mm prints is so high that theaters are running shows at 2 AM and 7 AM just to keep up. Most of these high-end locations are already sold out through August. At IMAX Melbourne, which houses the world's largest screen, the movie has already surpassed Oppenheimer to become the highest-grossing title in the theater's history in less than a week. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}) Looking ahead, the film is on track to cross the 100 crore net mark in India during its second weekend. This would make it the first Hollywood release of 2026 to join the 100 crore club. It has already overtaken several major titles to become the third highest-grossing Hollywood release of the year in India, positioned just behind Project Hail Mary. With IMAX screens likely to stay committed to this film for a long time, the long-term prospects remain very strong.

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Mumbai, July 21 - Christopher Nolan's The Odyssey continues to rewrite the record books even after its release. The filmmaker's ambitious epic has achieved another remarkable milestone, with every scheduled IMAX 70mm screening at London's iconic BFI IMAX selling out through September 10, 2026. The unprecedented demand has transformed the venue into a global destination for cinephiles, with fans travelling from across the world just to experience the film in its intended format. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}) The BFI IMAX has confirmed that all 173 IMAX 70mm screenings scheduled across August and into early September have been completely booked. According to reports, moviegoers have flown in from countries including Singapore, Canada, and the United States specifically to watch The Odyssey on one of the world's premier IMAX screens. Such demand is virtually unheard of for a theatrical release and further highlights Christopher Nolan's ability to turn premium-format cinema into a must-see event. The sellout comes just weeks after The Odyssey shattered BFI IMAX's all-time first-day ticket sales record when advance bookings opened. Since then, the film has continued to dominate the box office worldwide, while premium-format screenings have remained in exceptionally high demand. The BFI IMAX website currently lists the entire run of IMAX 70mm screenings as sold out, with additional dates expected to be added to meet overwhelming audience interest. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}) The Odyssey has sold out at the BFI IMAX theater in London until September It’s one of the 41 cinemas in the world that can show The Odyssey in authentic IMAX 70mm pic.twitter.com/TSSIWVv8Xg— ScreenTime (@screentime) July 21, 2026 Adding to the film's achievements, The Odyssey has also broken the BFI IMAX's opening weekend box office record, surpassing Star Wars: The Last Jedi to become the venue's biggest three-day performer ever. The accomplishment further cements Nolan's reputation as one of the few filmmakers capable of driving audiences to theatres purely for the cinematic experience, with The Odyssey proving that premium large-format exhibition remains a major attraction for movie lovers worldwide.

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Christopher Nolan has once again proven that for Indian audiences, his films are more than just movies—they are high-end cinematic events. As first reported by Bollywood Hungama, his latest masterpiece, The Odyssey, is currently rewriting the record books for IMAX screenings in India, achieving numbers that have left trade analysts stunned. The film has achieved a feat that seems almost impossible on paper. It collected a massive ₹15.33 crore in just its first three days from a tiny footprint of only 34 IMAX screens across the country. To put that in perspective, while the film earned a total of ₹61.40 crore in India over its opening weekend, nearly 25 percent of that revenue came from just those 34 premium screens. The remaining 75 percent was spread across approximately 2,700 standard screens, highlighting an extraordinary demand for the premium experience despite the significantly higher ticket prices. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}) Let us look at the day-wise momentum that fueled this surge. On its opening Friday, July 17, the film sold over 45,700 tickets in the IMAX format alone, pulling in ₹4.72 crore with an occupancy of nearly 80 percent. Saturday saw even higher interest, reaching a peak of ₹5.36 crore with a staggering 86.3 percent occupancy. The momentum held firm on Sunday with ₹5.24 crore from nearly 50,000 ticket sales. Perhaps most impressively, the Monday hold remained rock-steady at ₹3.34 crore with a 63.1 percent occupancy, bringing the four-day IMAX total in India to ₹18.68 crore. This performance has effectively shattered the previous record held by Tom Cruise's Mission: Impossible – The Final Reckoning, which released in May 2025. The Odyssey now officially holds the highest-ever opening weekend for any IMAX release in Indian history, even outperforming locally produced big-budget spectacles in this format. This local success is part of a global trend where the film earned $52 million from 885 IMAX screens worldwide during its opening weekend. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}) The craze is far from over as the film heads into its second week. Trade experts note that the demand for the coming weekend is already hitting fever pitch. In many cities, bookings for the next Saturday and Sunday are filling up fast as soon as they open. For instance, Broadway Cinemas in Coimbatore has already opened its schedules until Wednesday, July 29, and many of those shows are already nearing a sell-out status well in advance. With such a powerful start, industry analysts believe The Odyssey has a very strong chance of crossing the ₹150 crore net mark in India during its lifetime run. Given the exclusive demand for the IMAX experience, it is likely that the film will maintain its hold on these premium screens for several weeks to come, potentially pushing its total even further than current projections suggest.

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Lenin marks a sensational return to form for Akhil Akkineni, serving as the high-octane comeback his fans have been eagerly anticipating. The film has not only resonated with the masses but has also completely rewritten the actor's personal box office history. Lenin managed to surpass the lifetime collections of his previous career-best, Most Eligible Bachelor, within just its first week of release. This rapid ascent highlights the hype surrounding this project and cements its status as Akhil's biggest blockbuster to date. Lenin has successfully navigated the crucial second Monday test, proving that the film still has enough steam to draw audiences to theaters during the weekdays. On its eleventh day, the movie collected a net total of ₹1.05 crore in India. This figure represents a 63.8 percent drop from Sunday's net collection of ₹2.90 crore, as far as trade s concerned it is a very healthy trajectory for a film that just finished a strong second weekend. This latest addition brings the total India net collections to ₹44.65 crore, while the total India gross has reached ₹51.23 crore across 1,790 shows. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}) What makes this Day 11 performance particularly notable is the film's resilience against massive Hollywood competition. Despite losing almost all premium large-format and IMAX screens to the arrival of Christopher Nolan’s The Odyssey, Lenin has managed to sustain steady theatrical footfalls. Having already breached its main break-even targets during the first week, every rupee the film pulls in now is directly increasing the profit margins for its regional distributors. This successful hold in the face of a global blockbuster wave is a significant win for the makers. Looking at the occupancy rates, the film maintained an overall rate of 16.21 percent on Monday. Interestingly, the afternoon shows emerged as the strongest period of the day with an occupancy of 18.08 percent, followed by evening and night shows which hovered around the 15 percent mark. Regionally, Hyderabad remains the primary engine for the film’s growth, recording a 16.5 percent occupancy across 314 shows. Bengaluru also contributed significantly with a 10 percent occupancy rate across 208 shows, showing that the film has found a dedicated audience in major urban centers. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}) The regional distribution of the film's earnings on Day 11 further highlights its stronghold in the Telugu-speaking states. Andhra Pradesh and Telangana spearheaded the collections with a gross of ₹1.10 crore, accounting for the vast majority of the daily haul. Karnataka followed with a contribution of ₹0.09 crore, while the rest of India added another ₹0.01 crore to the tally. This brings the total India gross for the second Monday to ₹1.20 crore, reinforcing that while the home territory remains the primary driver, the film is still pulling in consistent, albeit smaller, numbers from neighboring regions. Ticket sales data from BookMyShow further illustrates the film's steady momentum. In the last 24 hours alone, the platform recorded 13,400 ticket sales, pushing the total number of tickets sold on BookMyShow to over 1.09 million. In the national chains, the film saw a calculated turnout of approximately 1,400 tickets across PVR, INOX, and Cinepolis. PVR led the way with around 900 tickets, while INOX and Cinepolis contributed approximately 400 and 150 tickets respectively. While these numbers are lower than the weekend highs, they represent a solid floor for a weekday run. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}) On the global front, Lenin is showing a very balanced performance. The film has grossed a total of ₹10.30 crore in overseas markets, which has pushed its total worldwide gross collection to an impressive ₹61.53 crore. Most of the domestic revenue is coming from the Telugu states, which have contributed ₹45.10 crore to the total gross, while Karnataka and other parts of India have added another ₹5.60 crore. With the film now operating in pure profit territory, the coming weekdays will determine just how high the final tally can go before the next wave of releases arrives.

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Mumbai, July 20 - Christopher Nolan has once again delivered a global box office phenomenon. The Odyssey has taken the worldwide box office by storm with a staggering $264 million opening weekend, including $124.5 million from North America and $139.6 million from international markets. The spectacular debut marks the biggest global opening of Nolan's career and one of the strongest launches of 2026. India has played a major role in the film's success story. The epic fantasy adventure collected around 73 crore gross ($7.5 million) in its opening weekend, making it Christopher Nolan's highest-grossing opening weekend ever in the country. The film had opened with around 21 crore gross (17.40 crore net) on its first day before witnessing excellent growth over Saturday and Sunday, driven by strong occupancy across IMAX and premium-format screens. Here, every major box office record broken by The Odyssey. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}) Biggest Worldwide Opening Of Christopher Nolan's Career Outside Batman Films With $264.1 million in global ticket sales, The Odyssey has delivered the biggest worldwide opening weekend of Christopher Nolan's career, outside Batman. The film surpassed The Dark Knight Rises to score the second biggest start for Nolan, behind The Dark Knight Rises ($292 million). Biggest Domestic Opening For Christopher Nolan Outside Batman Films The film earned $124.5 million in North America during its opening weekend, setting a new career-best for Nolan outside the Batman films and the third biggest opening overall. Biggest Global Opening Of 2026 For A Live-Action Film No live-action release this year has opened bigger worldwide than The Odyssey. The film has comfortably crossed pre-release projections and established itself as the biggest theatrical event of the year so far. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}) Biggest International Opening For Nolan With a $139.6 million opening weekend, The Odyssey scored the biggest debut for the maverick filmmaker internationally, beating The Dark Knight Rises's $131 million launch. Christopher Nolan's Biggest Opening Weekend In India The film's 73 crore opening weekend has set a new benchmark for Nolan in India, surpassing the opening weekend numbers of Oppenheimer. It also ranks among the biggest Hollywood opening weekends ever in the country, highlighting Nolan's immense popularity with Indian audiences. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}) Biggest Non-Indian Opening of 2026 In India With a $7.5 million (73 crores gross) opening weekend, The Odyssey has delivered the biggest debut for a foreign film of 2026 at the Indian box office, beating Evil Dead Burn. Biggest Opening Day Of Nolan's Career In India The Odyssey began its Indian run with approximately 21 crore gross (₹17.40 crore net), overtaking Oppenheimer to register the biggest opening day of Christopher Nolan's career in the Indian market. Historic IMAX Performance Filmed entirely using IMAX cameras, The Odyssey has rewritten premium-format records. IMAX contributed $52 million globally during the opening weekend, making it only the second film to score a $50+ million debut in the premium format.

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Mumbai, July 20 - Ajay Devgn's Dhamaal 4 continues to enjoy a superb run at the Indian box office, delivering a solid second weekend despite competition from Christopher Nolan's The Odyssey. The comedy entertainer has held really well after a strong opening week, with family audiences continuing to drive collections across the country. The film's impressive hold has cemented its position as one of the biggest Hindi hits of the year. The Indra Kumar directorial collected an impressive 28.50 crore net in its second weekend, taking its 10-day India net collection to approximately 124.50 crore. The outstanding weekend performance underscores the film's strong word-of-mouth, as it recorded healthy growth on both Saturday and Sunday after a steady second Friday. With this, Dhamaal 4 has comfortably crossed the 100 crore milestone and remains one of the strongest performers in theatres. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}) The film has also continued its decent run overseas, taking its worldwide gross collection to around 170 crore in just ten days. The comedy franchise has once again struck a chord with audiences, translating its popularity into impressive global box office numbers. The film has already emerged as one of the highest-grossing Hindi comedy films of the year. From now on, Dhamaal 4 is well on track to achieve another major milestone. If it maintains a steady hold during the weekdays, the Ajay Devgn-starrer is expected to cross the 200 crore worldwide gross mark by the next weekend. With no immediate threat to its target audience, the film is poised to continue its successful run at the box office.

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Mumbai, July 19 - Director Christopher Nolan has once again expressed his admiration for Indian cinema, this time highlighting S. S. Rajamouli's RRR as a landmark film that demonstrated the industry's ability to connect with audiences across the globe. During his visit to India for the promotions of The Odyssey, the Oscar-winning filmmaker said RRR proved that Indian films have the scale, emotion, and storytelling power to transcend language and cultural barriers, reinforcing the country's growing influence in world cinema. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}) Speaking about the film's impact, Nolan praised RRR for resonating with viewers worldwide through its universal themes and spectacular cinematic presentation. He noted that the success of Rajamouli's epic reflects the immense creative potential within Indian filmmaking and believes the industry is well-positioned to continue expanding its global footprint as international audiences increasingly embrace stories from different cultures. Nolan also spoke about India's unique movie-going culture, calling it one of the greatest film cultures in the world. He recalled being deeply impressed by the passion of Indian audiences during his earlier visits and said that the enthusiasm for cinema is unlike anything he has experienced elsewhere. According to the filmmaker, this vibrant theatrical culture gives Indian filmmakers a strong foundation to create ambitious films that can succeed both domestically and internationally. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}) Hearing Christopher Nolan speak about Indian cinema & RRR is a moment we’ll cherish beyond words.From one storyteller’s universe to another… thank you sir. #RRRMovie pic.twitter.com/zNkyYoQQXB— RRR Movie (@RRRMovie) July 19, 2026 Released in 2022, RRR became a global phenomenon, earning widespread acclaim from critics, filmmakers, and audiences across the world. The film went on to create history at the Academy Awards, with "Naatu Naatu" becoming the first song from an Indian film to win the Oscar for Best Original Song. Nolan's latest comments further underline the lasting international legacy of RRR and the growing recognition of Indian cinema as a major force in global filmmaking.

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Mumbai, July 18 - Christopher Nolan has achieved a new milestone in India as The Odyssey registered the biggest opening day of his career at the Indian box office. The epic fantasy adventure collected 20.75 crore gross on its first day across all languages, surpassing the opening-day collections of the filmmaker's previous blockbuster Oppenheimer (17.50 crore gross) in the country. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}) The strong debut also ranks among the biggest Hollywood openings ever in India and marks the best start for an international film in 2026. The record-breaking opening was fueled by excellent bookings, packed IMAX shows, and strong occupancy across premium multiplex chains. Christopher Nolan's popularity among Indian audiences, combined with the film's large-scale visuals and positive early word of mouth, translated into impressive footfalls from the very first show. The original English-language screenings led the business with around 16.50 crores gross, while dubbed versions also contributed to the overall tally. With this performance, The Odyssey has overtaken the opening-day numbers of Nolan's previous films, including Oppenheimer, Tenet, Interstellar, and Dunkirk, making it the director's highest opener in India. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}) The film's performance further reinforces India's growing importance for premium Hollywood releases, particularly those designed for the IMAX experience. The film now heads into its weekend with strong momentum. Given the overwhelmingly positive audience response and sustained demand for premium-format screenings, The Odyssey is expected to post an excellent weekend total, even as it faces competition from domestic releases. Worldwide, The Odyssey scored $40 million through Thursday (Friday numbers not included), including 17.60 million from domestic (North America) previews. The movie is projected to score $110+ million in North America and $120+ million internationally, for the worldwide opening weekend of $230+ million, which will be the biggest non-Batman opening for Nolan.

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Mumbai, July 18 - Christopher Nolan's film is often treated more as a global event than a standard movie release, and The Odyssey, the most ambitious film of the director's career, is certainly living up to that reputation. For months, the buzz surrounding this project has been building, fueled by Nolan's commitment to large-format practical filmmaking. As the film finally made its debut on July 17, it is not just the technical scale that is making headlines, but the critical and commercial reception as well. With a staggering 95 per cent score on Rotten Tomatoes, it has officially become the highest-rated film of Nolan's career, surpassing iconic masterpieces like The Dark Knight and Memento. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}) To give you some context on how impressive this critical acclaim is, the film currently sits above Oppenheimer and Dunkirk in the director's filmography rankings. This level of praise is undoubtedly a driving force behind the strong turnout we are seeing in India. As for the box office, the film has had an excellent start in India, scoring Nolan's biggest opening with around 21 crores in gross, beating Oppenheimer's 17+ crores gross start. Overall, the worldwide opening day is around $100 million. The Odyssey is eyeing growth on its second day at the Indian box office. For context, the movie sold around 140K tickets in three national chains on the opening day, while second-day sales were around 150K in PIC (PVR, INOX, and Cinepolis). If the momentum continues throughout the day, it will be aiming for 25 crore gross day. As of 9 AM on Day 2, the movie has already scored 1.75+ crores gross, indicating a solid day at the box office. The day 2 started on a strong note, with 25% occupancy in the English 2D version. The movie is once again strong in South Indian states, where overall morning occupancy is around 35%. The IMAX version is super strong. After a 5+ crore gross opening day, the film is heading to score a bigger day in the premium format. Eventually, the movie clocked approximately 26.50 crores gross on its second day, taking 2-days total to 47+ crores gross (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}) #TheOdyssey is an absolute cinematic masterpiece, where #ChristopherNolan holds your attention from the first frame till the last. The filmmaker packages multiple genres in one film - from love story, and family drama, to action, emotion, adventure, and mythology - and all of… pic.twitter.com/OafDINbItj— Himesh (@HimeshMankad) July 16, 2026 CinemaScore is in for #TheOdysseyASame as Oppenheimer and entire Dark Knight trilogy.RT aud score holding strong at 97%. Moviegoers have spoken! pic.twitter.com/kctYtJBJk7— Gitesh Pandya (@GiteshPandya) July 18, 2026 (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}) #TheOdyssey in #IMAX Review - Magnificent ! Rating : 4/5Christopher Nolan’s magnum opus The Odyssey is an outstanding cinematic experience. A must see in IMAX to get that big screen format feel of a technically brilliant film. The writing, actors along with technical team… pic.twitter.com/nAwJmxfVsh— Sreedhar Pillai (@sri50) July 17, 2026

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The arrival of a Christopher Nolan film is often treated more as a global event than a standard movie release, and The Odyssey is certainly living up to that reputation. For months, the buzz surrounding this project has been building, fueled by Nolan’s commitment to large-format practical filmmaking. As the film finally makes its debut today, it is not just the technical scale that is making headlines, but the critical reception as well. With a staggering 98 percent score on Rotten Tomatoes, it has officially become the highest-rated film of Nolan’s career, surpassing iconic masterpieces like The Dark Knight and Memento. To give you some context on how impressive this critical acclaim is, the film currently sits above Oppenheimer and Dunkirk in the director's filmography rankings. This level of praise is undoubtedly a driving force behind the strong turnout we are seeing in India. Technically, Nolan continues to push boundaries, as the film is designed for the rarest of cinematic experiences. It has been confirmed that only 40 cinemas worldwide possess the specific technical capability to screen The Odyssey in its intended 70MM IMAX format, making it a rare artifact for cinema purists. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}) In India, the anticipation for Christopher Nolan's latest project translated into a final pre-sale tally of approximately 3,39,490 tickets on BookMyShow. This performance places The Odyssey at the fourth spot in the list of highest Hollywood pre-sales in the country, trailing behind Deadpool and Wolverine (505K), Avatar: Fire and Ash (474K), and The Conjuring (443K), while moving ahead of Mission: Impossible - The Final Reckoning (248K). The momentum saw a sharp spike as the release approached, with daily bookings jumping from 36,910 tickets on Tuesday to a massive 1.14 lakh tickets on Thursday alone. This trend has carried into the release day, with real-time data showing over 50,110 tickets sold between 7 am and 1 pm today, including 12,730 tickets booked in the single hour between 12 pm and 1 pm. Looking at the live box office performance, The Odyssey has collected a net of ₹4.04 Cr across India so far on its first Friday. This corresponds to a gross collection of ₹4.77 Cr. The film is currently playing across 4,154 shows nationwide. When we break these numbers down by language, it is clear that the English version is the primary driver, contributing roughly ₹3.26 Cr. The dubbed versions are seeing more modest starts, with Hindi at ₹0.46 Cr, Tamil at ₹0.17 Cr, and Telugu at ₹0.15 Cr. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}) The occupancy rates for The Odyssey show an exceptional trend across different languages and formats, especially for a morning start. The English version is the primary driver with a 70 percent occupancy across 2,113 shows. In contrast, the Hindi version is running on 1,468 shows with an occupancy of 10 percent. The South Indian markets are showing more immediate interest, with the Tamil version recording 22 percent occupancy over 227 shows and the Telugu version reaching 25 percent across 346 shows. These figures contribute to a total of 4,154 shows nationwide for the opening day. Premium formats are witnessing massive demand, which is typical for a Nolan directorial. The English IMAX 2D screenings are leading the charge with an overall morning occupancy of 73.86 percent. In Bengaluru, this format is performing exceptionally well with 85 percent occupancy for its 29 shows. Other major hubs like NCR and Mumbai are also seeing strong numbers with 70 percent occupancy for 46 shows and 56 percent occupancy for 50 shows respectively. The English 4DX format is also drawing a respectable crowd, maintaining an overall occupancy of 42.29 percent. Regionally, Bengaluru leads this format with 47 percent occupancy for 40 shows, followed by NCR at 23 percent for 35 shows and Mumbai at 17 percent for 21 shows. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}) The regional distribution for English 2D screenings highlights strong engagement in South India. Chennai is currently leading with 39 percent occupancy across 118 shows, while Hyderabad follows closely at 36 percent across 286 shows. Other key metros like Bengaluru and Pune have recorded occupancies of 17 percent for 439 shows and 16 percent for 180 shows respectively. In the northern and western markets, Mumbai is at 9 percent for 400 shows and NCR is at 8 percent for 481 shows during the morning period. The regional language screenings are also contributing steadily to the day one numbers. In the Telugu market, Vizag has seen 29 percent occupancy across 48 shows, while Hyderabad is at 28 percent for 86 shows and Vijayawada is at 20 percent for 48 shows. The Tamil market shows high interest in Salem with 33 percent occupancy for 28 shows, while Chennai and Coimbatore are at 25 percent for 139 shows and 24 percent for 49 shows respectively. In the Hindi belt, Mumbai is at 7 percent for 161 shows, NCR at 6 percent for 291 shows, and Ahmedabad at 5 percent for 181 shows. These figures suggest that while the English version remains the primary choice for the morning shows, the dubbed versions are finding their footing in specific regional pockets. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}) In the national chains—PVR, INOX, and Cinepolis—the daily advance for today has been significant. Based on round-off figures, PVR has sold approximately 34,500 tickets, while INOX has moved about 23,200. Cinepolis has contributed roughly 6,000 tickets to the total. This brings the total advance bookings in national chains to about 63,800 tickets for the opening day. These figures highlight that the urban multiplex audience is currently the backbone of the film's Indian run. As the day progresses and evening shows commence, we expect these occupancy numbers to climb even higher. The combination of record-breaking reviews and the promise of a unique technical spectacle has made this a must-watch for many. To see how the general public and critics are responding to this epic journey, we have compiled a series of reactions from viewers who caught the early shows. Here is what audiences and film enthusiasts are saying about Christopher Nolan's latest cinematic journey. #TheOdyssey in #IMAX Review - Magnificent ! Rating : 4/5Christopher Nolan’s magnum opus The Odyssey is an outstanding cinematic experience. A must see in IMAX to get that big screen format feel of a technically brilliant film. The writing, actors along with technical team… pic.twitter.com/nAwJmxfVsh— Sreedhar Pillai (@sri50) July 17, 2026 #TheOdysseyReview ~ Once in a Generation Masterpiece!Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐Before writing anything, lemme put this in words: “Even GOD can’t prepare you for the CINEMATIC PEAK that you are going to WITNESS in these three hours.” 🔥Yes, #TheOdyssey is not just a film but an… pic.twitter.com/wuVvrRkigl— CineHub (@Its_CineHub) July 16, 2026 #TheOdyssey Technically Brilliant, A True Cinematic Experience!The first 30 minutes takes time to get going, but once Odysseus’ journey back begins, the film is exhilarating. Some sequences genuinely feel like a horror movie, while others play out like a proper commercial film.…— Venky Reviews (@venkyreviews) July 17, 2026