Christopher Nolan's ambitious adaptation of Homer's legendary Greek epic, 'The Odyssey', continues its impressive run at the Indian box office. The film has demonstrated remarkable staying power, steadily inching closer to the ₹160 crore milestone despite facing stiff competition and a reduction in screen count.
Sustained Box Office Performance
As of its 20th day (Wednesday), 'The Odyssey' garnered an estimated ₹1.14 crore (net) in India, bringing its cumulative net collection to approximately ₹155.14 crore. The film's total India gross collection stands at nearly ₹184.95 crore, with final figures for late-night shows still pending.
The film's journey began with a strong opening, collecting ₹17.40 crore on Day 1. It quickly capitalized on strong weekend growth, concluding its first week with over ₹90 crore. The momentum continued into the second week, adding another ₹44.95 crore and comfortably surpassing the ₹135 crore mark.
Navigating Competition and Weekday Dips
Entering its third weekend, 'The Odyssey' maintained a solid pace, earning ₹3.15 crore on Day 15, ₹5.80 crore on Day 16, and ₹5.65 crore on Day 17. As anticipated, weekday collections saw a slight dip, with Day 18 bringing in ₹2 crore and Day 19 recording ₹2.15 crore, before settling at an estimated ₹1.14 crore on Day 20.
Despite the natural slowdown and increased competition from the Tom Holland and Zendaya-starrer 'Spider-Man: Brand New Day', Nolan's epic has managed to retain its audience. Its success is largely attributed to a dedicated fanbase and positive word-of-mouth, with premium formats like IMAX continuing to draw significant crowds.
About 'The Odyssey'
Directed by Christopher Nolan, 'The Odyssey' stars Matt Damon as Odysseus. The ensemble cast also includes prominent actors such as Tom Holland, Anne Hathaway, Zendaya, Robert Pattinson, Lupita Nyong'o, and Charlize Theron. The film has been praised for its stunning visuals, ambitious storytelling, and large-scale production, solidifying its position as one of 2026's major Hollywood releases.