Christopher Nolan’s The Odyssey has stormed the Indian box office, delivering the biggest Hollywood opening of 2026 and emerging as Friday’s biggest winner. The much-awaited epic attracted massive footfalls across premium formats, reaffirming Nolan’s unmatched popularity among Indian audiences.
While The Odyssey dominated ticket sales, Ajay Devgn’s Dhamaal 4 celebrated a major milestone by entering the prestigious Rs 100 crore club. Meanwhile, holdover releases including Alpha, Welcome To The Jungle, and Lenin witnessed a noticeable decline as fresh competition arrived in cinemas.
The Odyssey Records Biggest Hollywood Opening Of 2026
Christopher Nolan has once again proved why he remains one of the biggest crowd-pullers in India.
According to early estimates by industry tracker Sacnilk, The Odyssey earned an impressive Rs 17.40 crore net on its opening day across India. The film’s gross collection stood at approximately Rs 20.76 crore.
With this outstanding debut, The Odyssey has officially registered the highest opening-day collection for a Hollywood release in India this year, surpassing every international release of 2026 so far.
The film witnessed exceptional occupancy across IMAX, 4DX, and premium large-format screens, where advance bookings had already indicated blockbuster demand.
Dhamaal 4 Crosses The Rs 100 Crore Milestone
Despite facing stiff competition from Nolan’s epic, Dhamaal 4 continued its successful theatrical run.
After collecting Rs 96 crore during its opening week, the Ajay Devgn-led comedy added another Rs 5.35 crore net on its second Friday.
This takes the film’s total India net collection to Rs 101.35 crore, making it the latest Bollywood release to enter the coveted Rs 100 crore club.
Although Friday witnessed a natural drop due to the arrival of The Odyssey, the family entertainer continues to enjoy a healthy run and is expected to add more numbers over the weekend.
Lenin Slows Down In Second Week
Akhil Akkineni’s Lenin, which enjoyed a solid first week with Rs 36.65 crore, also felt the impact of the new release.
The action drama collected an estimated Rs 1.65 crore net on its second Friday, taking its total India net collection to Rs 38.30 crore.
The film now faces the challenge of maintaining momentum amid increasing competition at the box office.
Alpha Continues To Lose Momentum
Alia Bhatt’s Alpha, the first female-led installment in the YRF Spy Universe, entered its third weekend on a quieter note.
The spy thriller earned approximately Rs 0.25 crore net on Day 15, pushing its overall India net collection to Rs 56.65 crore.
Despite a promising start, the film has struggled to sustain strong weekday collections.
Welcome To The Jungle Nears End Of Theatrical Run
Akshay Kumar’s Welcome To The Jungle continued its gradual decline in its fourth week.
The comedy entertainer collected just Rs 0.20 crore net on its 22nd day, taking its cumulative India net total to Rs 132.05 crore.
While the film has emerged as a commercial success overall, its theatrical run is now nearing its final phase.
Friday Box Office Collection (Early Estimates)
| Film | Friday Collection | Total India Net |
|---|---|---|
| The Odyssey | Rs 17.40 crore | Rs 17.40 crore |
| Dhamaal 4 | Rs 5.35 crore | Rs 101.35 crore |
| Lenin | Rs 1.65 crore | Rs 38.30 crore |
| Alpha | Rs 0.25 crore | Rs 56.65 crore |
| Welcome To The Jungle | Rs 0.20 crore | Rs 132.05 crore |
Weekend Battle Begins
With The Odyssey off to a record-breaking start, all eyes are now on its weekend performance. The film is expected to witness strong growth over Saturday and Sunday, especially across premium formats.
At the same time, Dhamaal 4 will look to capitalise on positive word of mouth after crossing the Rs 100 crore mark, while Lenin, Alpha, and Welcome To The Jungle aim to hold their ground despite the arrival of Nolan’s latest blockbuster
FAQs
1. How much did The Odyssey earn on its opening day in India?
According to early estimates, The Odyssey collected Rs 17.40 crore net on its opening day, making it the biggest Hollywood opener of 2026 in India.
2. Has Dhamaal 4 crossed Rs 100 crore?
Yes. Dhamaal 4 has entered the Rs 100 crore club with an estimated India net collection of Rs 101.35 crore.
3. How much has Alpha collected at the Indian box office?
After 15 days in theatres, Alpha has earned approximately Rs 56.65 crore net in India.
4. What is Welcome To The Jungle’s total box office collection?
The film has collected around Rs 132.05 crore net in India after 22 days.
5. Which film had the highest Friday box office collection?
Christopher Nolan’s The Odyssey topped the Friday box office with an estimated Rs 17.40 crore net opening in India.
