The box office saw a clash of three films on July 11—Rajkummar Rao’s Maalik, Vikrant Massey’s Aankhon Ki Gustakhiyaan, and the Hollywood biggie Superman. While the two Bollywood releases managed to draw some audience attention, it was DC’s Superman that truly stole the show.

Fans across India flocked to theatres to witness David Corenswet’s debut as the iconic superhero, under the direction of James Gunn. As per Sacnilk’s latest box office data, Superman outshined the competition by a huge margin on day one.

India Box Office Collection – Day 1

• Superman: ₹6.93 crore
• Maalik (Rajkummar Rao): ₹3.48 crore
• Aankhon Ki Gustakhiyaan (Vikrant Massey): ₹32 lakh

With a 15.74% English occupancy rate in India, Superman managed a flying start. Globally, the film has already been released in 78 countries and collected a whopping $55 million (₹47–50 crore) on its opening day. Industry analysts expect even higher numbers over the weekend.

A Powerful Origin Story

The film explores the inner conflict of Clark Kent (played by David Corenswet) as he navigates his life between being a Kryptonian and living with his adoptive parents in Smallville. Rachel Brosnahan stars as Lois Lane, and Nicholas Hoult takes on the role of the sinister Lex Luthor. The film has received positive reviews, with fans especially praising Corenswet’s powerful portrayal of Superman.

In a weekend of cinematic variety, Superman has clearly emerged as the undisputed box office superhero.