Curry Barker’s low-budget horror thriller Obsession is delivering a gravity-defying run at the Indian box office, with its Monday collection coming in 40-45% higher than its opening day—a rare feat for any theatrical release.
The film held fantastically well on Monday, collecting an estimated Rs 2.30 crore net, according to early estimates . This performance is particularly remarkable because even staying flat on Monday is considered a very strong hold for most films.
The four-day running total now stands at Rs 11.50 crore net in India . With weekdays holding at these elevated levels, the film is on track to collect over Rs 18 crore in its first week itself.
Day-Wise Breakdown
The film’s day-wise performance in India reveals a rare trajectory:
| Day | India Net Collection | Change |
|---|---|---|
| Day 1 (Friday) | Rs 1.75 crore | – |
| Day 2 (Saturday) | Rs 2.75 crore | +57% |
| Day 3 (Sunday) | Rs 3.25 crore | +18% |
| Day 4 (Monday) | Rs 2.30 crore | -29% (vs -60% typical) |
Sunday emerged as the film’s best-performing day so far, collecting Rs 3.25 crore net . The Monday collection of Rs 2.30 crore represents a drop of only around 29% from Sunday—significantly lower than the typical 50-60% decline most films experience on their first weekday .
India Gross and Global Context
The film’s India gross collection currently stands at approximately Rs 13.7 crore, while its worldwide gross has crossed an estimated $150 million (approximately Rs 1,250 crore) .
Remarkably, the film was produced on a reported budget of just $750,000 to $1 million (approximately Rs 6-9 crore) . This means the film has already recovered its production costs multiple times over from the Indian theatrical share alone .
What’s Driving the Run
The film has benefited from strong word-of-mouth and social media buzz. Bollywood actors Kartik Aaryan and Ananya Panday have publicly praised the film, calling it one of the best horror films in recent years .
The film’s premise—a lonely music store employee who uses a supernatural toy to make his crush fall in love with him, only to face horrifying consequences—has resonated with younger audiences, particularly for its themes of emotional abuse and consent .
Outlook: Can It Grow in Week 2?
Since the weekdays are holding at these high levels, trade analysts expect the second weekend to hold up strongly as well—possibly even grow from the first weekend .
“A Rs 30 crore lifetime seemed like a good target for the film, but it could very well be around that by the end of the second weekend, meaning it could go for a lot more,” a Pinkvilla report noted .
Obsession is distributed in India by Universal Pictures and released across approximately 1,300 shows nationwide .
