Box Office: Brad Pitt’s F1 Maintains Excellent Momentum in Week 1 at Indian Box Office

Brad Pitt's "F1" Revs Up Indian Box Office, Showing Remarkable Staying Power

Hyderabad, India – Brad Pitt's high-octane racing drama, "F1," is proving to be a surprising hit at the Indian box office, demonstrating an exceptional trend in its first week. The film has shown no drop in collections from Monday to Thursday, a rare feat for any release, let alone a Hollywood feature in India.

After a strong opening weekend, raking in ₹20.75 crore, "F1" continued its impressive run with ₹3.25 crore on Monday, followed by a consistent ₹3.50 crore each on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday. This stellar performance brings the film's seven-day total to a robust ₹34.50 crore. Industry analysts are now confident that the film will cross the ₹50 crore mark well before the end of its second week, with projections suggesting a potential final total of ₹70 crore by the end of its theatrical run in India.

IMAX Dominance and Competition

A significant factor in "F1's" success has been its phenomenal occupancy at IMAX properties, which have contributed a substantial 30% to its overall business. The film is successfully holding onto these premium screens even as it enters its second week. However, the film is facing increased competition for regular screens from other major releases, including the Hollywood blockbuster "Jurassic World: Rebirth" and the new Hindi film "Metro In Dino."

While some internal industry dynamics and "politics" within national multiplex chains have led to a slight reduction in "F1's" showcasing outside the IMAX format, there's strong anticipation that audience demand will compel exhibitors to reinstate a larger chunk of shows over the upcoming weekend. The film is expected to maintain collections above the ₹3 crore mark on Friday, followed by a significant surge to around ₹5 crore each on Saturday and Sunday.

A Bonafide Hit with Super Hit Potential

"F1" has officially been declared a bonafide HIT in India, and with continued strong legs in its second and third weeks, it's poised to achieve the coveted "super hit" status. These figures are particularly remarkable for a non-franchise or non-IP film, indicating widespread acceptance and a growing appetite for diverse content among Indian cinema-goers. The film's consistent weekday performance underscores its broad appeal and strong word-of-mouth.

Are you planning to catch "F1" in theaters this weekend, or have you already seen it? What are your thoughts on its surprising success in India?