As May approaches, the Indian box office is witnessing a high-stakes tug-of-war. While major domestic releases from March and April continue to draw crowds, the arrival of the Hollywood biopic "Michael" has disrupted the momentum of two major Indian films.

Despite a wave of mixed critical reviews, the portrayal of the King of Pop is proving to be a commercial juggernaut, both globally and in India.

'Michael' Sets New Records in India

In less than a week, the "Michael" biopic has established itself as the most dominant international release of the season.

• India Collections: The film earned approximately ₹23 million on its sixth day, pushing its total India net collection toward ₹234 million, with a gross surpassing ₹280 million.

• Global Phenomenon: Worldwide, the film has already crossed the ₹20 billion (approx. $240 million) mark.

• Opening Dominance: It shattered records during its opening weekend, earning $97 million in the US and Canada alone, following strong paid previews.

The Impact on 'Bhoot Bangla'

Akshay Kumar’s horror-comedy "Bhoot Bangla" has felt the "Michael" effect most significantly. While the film is performing well and moving toward the ₹200 crore milestone, its growth has been stunted by the loss of screens to the Hollywood biopic.

• Current Standing: On its 13th day, Bhoot Bangla earned an estimated ₹3.80 crore.

• The Conflict: Even on weekdays, Michael is pulling in over ₹2 crore daily, siphoning off urban audiences that would typically sustain a major Bollywood release in its second week.

'Dhurandhar 2' Reaches its Final Phase

Ranveer Singh’s "Dhurandhar 2" is finally winding down its historic theatrical run after 42 days in cinemas. The film has already achieved legendary status, cementing the series as a powerhouse franchise.

• Worldwide Gross: The film currently stands at a staggering ₹1,782 crore.

• Franchise Power: Combined with the first installment, the Dhurandhar series has grossed over ₹3,000 crore.

• The Slowdown: While it still managed a respectable ₹1 crore on its sixth Wednesday, the massive screen count now occupied by the newer releases has effectively ended its period of rapid expansion.

April 2026 Box Office Snapshot