Christopher Nolan’s The Odyssey has opened to a strong response at the Indian box office. Starring Matt Damon, Tom Holland, Anne Hathaway, and Robert Pattinson, the epic fantasy adventure collected an estimated ₹17.40 crore nett on its opening day across all languages in India.
The Odyssey Box Office Collection Day 1
According to trade website Sacnilk, The Odyssey earned around ₹17.40 crore nett from 8,413 shows across India on Day 1. The film’s gross collection is estimated at ₹20.76 crore.
The movie also registered an impressive 48.7% overall occupancy in theatres on its opening day, indicating strong audience interest across major cities.
English Version Drives Opening-Day Business
Released in English, Hindi, Tamil, and Telugu, the film witnessed its best performance in the original English version.
The English-language version contributed an estimated ₹13.75 crore nett, accounting for the majority of the opening-day earnings.
Among the dubbed versions:
- Hindi: ₹1.90 crore nett
- Telugu: ₹1.10 crore nett
- Tamil: ₹65 lakh nett
The strong performance of the English version highlights Christopher Nolan’s popularity among Indian moviegoers.
The Odyssey Enters List of Biggest Hollywood Openers in India
With a ₹17.40 crore opening, The Odyssey has secured a place among the biggest Hollywood openers in India.
However, it remains behind Avatar: Fire and Ash, which opened at around ₹18 crore nett, and Deadpool & Wolverine, which collected approximately ₹21 crore nett on its first day.
The film is expected to witness further growth over the weekend if positive word of mouth continues.
About Christopher Nolan’s The Odyssey
Written and directed by Christopher Nolan, The Odyssey is based on Homer’s legendary Greek epic poem.
The film stars Matt Damon as Odysseus, Tom Holland as Telemachus, Anne Hathaway as Penelope, and Robert Pattinson as Antinous. The ensemble cast also features Charlize Theron, Lupita Nyong’o, Zendaya, Jon Bernthal, Himesh Patel, John Leguizamo, and Mia Goth.
The story follows King Odysseus on his dangerous journey back to Ithaca after the Trojan War. Along the way, he encounters mythical creatures, life-threatening challenges, and impossible odds while trying to reunite with his wife, Penelope.
Christopher Nolan Returns After Oppenheimer
The Odyssey is Christopher Nolan’s first directorial venture since Oppenheimer, the Academy Award-winning film that won seven Oscars, including Best Picture.
Ahead of the film’s theatrical release, Christopher Nolan visited India along with Matt Damon, Tom Holland, and producer Emma Thomas for the film’s premiere.
The Odyssey was released in Indian theatres on July 17 after receiving an ‘A’ certificate from the Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC) without any cuts.
