Only few hours are left to witness the world's costliest film on big screens. Special screenings are being held for celebrities and media people. Those who have watched the film are in awe about its visual splendor. Some call James Cameron's creation a Masterpiece while there are other reports too calling it that it's a bit tad too long. However the fever is catching up as the big day arrives. The advance bookings are in full swing until the weekend. Avatar part 1 grossed close to Rs 110 crores in India in 2009 and it was highest grossing Hollywood film at that time. In India, Avatar has collected 55 crores for English version where as it's Hindi dubbed version collected Rs 27 Crores and Telugu - Tamil versions collected Rs 28 Crores.
After 13 years, its sequel Avatar The Way of Water is releasing and many expected that it will break many records. But, the initial hype the film had fizzled in midway and by the time advance bookings opened last month there is only a mere hype around the film. Avatar 2 collected 15.50 crores gross till yesterday night through advance booking for day 1. It has crossed the number of Thor: Love And Thunder, which had made 14 crores gross in India for day 1 through advance ticket sales. A few days back, the film was lagging far behind Doctor Strange 2 and Spider-Man: No Way Home. Suddenly things take a drastic turn.
The advance bookings for Avatar The Way Of Water has picked up rapidly and is now on its way crossing Doctor Strange 2 advance collection of Rs 19.80 Crores and it is very likely to cross Spiderman: No Way Home's 22 crores. Trade expects that Avatar 2 will open with a massive Rs 40 crores on its first day. But it is unlikely to beat Avengers Endgame's Rs 53 Crores on its day 1. The highest grossing Hollywood film is also under Avengers Endgame with a huge Rs 373 Crores. Let's see how far Avatar 2 will go and end up at which place in India box office.
Top 5 Highest Hollywood Grossers In India
1. Avengers Endgame - Rs 373 Crores
2. Avengers Infinity War - Rs 227 Crores
3. Spiderman No Way Home - Rs 218 Crores
4. Jungle Book - Rs 188 Crores
5. The Lion King - Rs 158 Crores