Bhai, who would have thought? An indie Hollywood horror film with no big studio backing and no franchise name has walked into India and made a killing at the box office. Industry insiders are stunned by the opening weekend numbers of Obsession, which managed to collect a whopping Rs 9.25 crore gross (approx Rs 7.50 crore nett) in its first three days. That’s around USD 975K in India alone — and trust us, for a film without a major horror universe or a long-running series, this is practically unheard of.
The Numbers That Shock
Let’s break it down, yaar. The film opened on Friday with Rs 1.60 crore — decent, but nothing to write home about. Then Saturday happened. Collections nearly doubled to around Rs 3.20 crore, leaving trade analysts scratching their heads. And if you thought that was impressive, Sunday pushed it even higher to Rs 3.75 crore, a solid 15% jump from Saturday. All this despite the IPL final diverting audiences away from theatres. Imagine what the numbers could have been without that cricket match, bhai!
Early trends for Monday are looking even stronger than Friday, which suggests word of mouth is working its magic. The weekday performance will be the real test, but if Sunday’s momentum is anything to go by, this film is far from done.
The Unexpected Success Story
What makes this even more fascinating is the film’s reported production budget — just USD 750,000. That’s chai-paani money compared to the big-budget spectacles that usually dominate the Indian box office. Independent horror films often struggle to find an audience here, but Obsession seems to have cracked the code. No major studio backing, no established IP, yet audiences are flocking in. Industry experts believe that strong word of mouth and genuine scares are driving the footfalls.
The fact that Sunday saw growth despite the IPL final is a testament to the film’s appeal. “It’s a rare feat for an indie horror to hold its own against a cricket event,” a trade source shared. “If the trend continues, we could be looking at a lifetime collection of Rs 30 crore or more in India.” That would be a massive return on investment, and Hollywood studios are likely taking notes.
What This Means for Hollywood in India
Obsession joins a growing list of Hollywood releases that have performed surprisingly well in India during 2026. With several major franchise films still lined up for release later this year, analysts are watching closely to see if this momentum can be sustained. For now, though, the spotlight is on this little horror film that dared to dream big — and actually pulled it off.
So, if you haven’t caught Obsession yet, bhai, what are you waiting for? The screams are real, and so is the box office triumph.