The Indian box office witnesses a remarkable shift as anime content gains unprecedented traction. Haruo Sotozaki's ‘Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba – The Movie: Infinity Castle’ has emerged as a formidable competitor, collecting ₹40.72 crore within its first four days of release.
The Japanese anime film opened with impressive numbers, earning ₹13 crore on its debut day according to industry tracker Sacnilk. This performance marked a significant milestone for anime content in the Indian market, demonstrating the genre's growing appeal among domestic audiences.
The film maintained consistent momentum through its opening weekend, collecting ₹13 crore on Saturday with no percentage change from Friday's numbers. Sunday witnessed a notable surge with collections reaching ₹14.35 crore, marking a 10.38% increase from the previous day.
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Infinity Castle has demonstrated superior performance compared to several Indian films currently screening in theaters. The anime film surpassed the opening day collections of ‘Baaghi 4’ (₹12 crore), ‘Param Sundari’ (₹7.25 crore), ‘The Bengal Files’ (₹1.75 crore), and the recent release ‘Mirai’ (₹12 crore).
However, ‘The Conjuring Last Rites’ remains the only film to exceed Infinity Castle's reach, having earned ₹17.5 crore on its opening day.
Directed by Haruo Sotozaki, ‘Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba – The Movie: Infinity Castle’ centers around the demon king Muzan's attack on protagonist Tanjiro and his Demon Slayer Corps team. The story pulls viewers into the treacherous labyrinth of Infinity Castle, creating an intense narrative experience.
The film features voice performances by Natsuki Hanae, Akari Kitō, Yoshitsugu Matsuoka, Hiro Shimono, Takahiro Sakurai, and Akira Ishida.
The success of Infinity Castle signals a notable shift in Indian audience preferences. Traditional action films face increasing competition from anime content, which offers unique storytelling approaches and visual experiences that resonate with contemporary viewers.
Industry experts observe that anime films are carving out a significant niche in the Indian entertainment landscape, challenging conventional box office expectations and establishing new benchmarks for international content success.
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