Superman Box Office Collection Day 7: James Gunn’s Superhero Flick Crosses ₹35 Crore in India Despite Tough Competition
Superman earns ₹35.62 crore in India in its first week, despite facing tough competition from Hindi films and a kissing scene being cut by CBFC.
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James Gunn’s highly anticipated Superman, starring David Corenswet in the titular role, has completed its first week at the Indian box office, collecting a total of ₹35.62 crore. Despite a strong international showing, the film is facing stiff competition in India from several new Hindi releases, impacting its overall performance.
Superman Box Office Performance in India
According to early estimates from Sacnilk, the DC superhero film earned ₹2 crore on Day 7 (Thursday), bringing the total India collection to ₹35.62 crore. While the movie has struggled to sustain weekday momentum, it continues to find an audience among loyal DC fans and younger viewers.
Here’s a breakdown of Superman’s first-week box office earnings in India:
Day Collection
Day 1 ₹7.25 crore
Day 2 ₹9.5 crore
Day 3 ₹9.25 crore
Day 4 ₹2.6 crore
Day 5 ₹3 crore
Day 6 ₹2.02 crore
Day 7 ₹2 crore (early estimate)
Total ₹35.62 crore
Censorship Controversy
The Indian version of Superman underwent a minor cut by the Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC). A 33-second kissing scene between Superman (Corenswet) and Lois Lane (Rachel Brosnahan) was reportedly removed for being “overly sensual,” to comply with the U/A 13+ rating, which allows children above 13 with parental guidance.
About the Film
Superman marks a major reboot for the DC Universe under James Gunn's creative leadership. The film stars David Corenswet as Clark Kent/Superman, Rachel Brosnahan as Lois Lane, and Nicholas Hoult as the villainous Lex Luthor. The ensemble cast also includes Skyler Gisondo (Jimmy Olsen), Anthony Carrigan (Metamorpho), Nathan Fillion (Green Lantern), Isabela Merced (Hawkgirl), and Edi Gathegi (Mister Terrific).
What’s Next: Supergirl First Look Revealed
While Superman continues its international run, director James Gunn recently shared the first look of Supergirl, with House of the Dragon star Milly Alcock taking on the role of Kara Zor-El. The spin-off film, directed by Craig Gillespie, is set to hit theatres globally on June 26, 2026.
