Superman earns Rs. 7 crore on day 1 in India, beats films like Maalik and F1

Nillohit Bagchi | Jul 12, 2025, 15:42 IST

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James Gunn’s Superman had a big opening in India, earning ₹7 crore on Day 1. The DC film outperformed Rajkummar Rao’s Maalik, Shanaya Kapoor’s debut Aankhon Ki Gustaakhiyan, and Brad Pitt’s F1. With strong word-of-mouth and IMAX showings, it’s expected to have a strong weekend run.

DC’s newest superhero filmSuperman, opened strong at the Indian box office, collecting ₹7 crore on its first day. Directed by James Gunn and starring David Corenswet as the new Clark Kent, the film surprised many by beating recent Bollywood releases and even Hollywood’s F1.

According to the Financial Express, the film is expected to earn around ₹20 crore over the weekend, thanks to high interest from fans and strong advance bookings in premium formats like IMAX and 4DX.

Superman’s opening day box office beats F1, Maalik

Among the new releases, Superman had the highest opening day collection. Brad Pitt’s F1 made ₹5.5 crore, while Rajkummar Rao’s Maalik earned ₹3.35 crore. Shanaya Kapoor’s debut film Aankhon Ki Gustaakhiyan saw a poor start with only ₹35 lakh.

Star cast and CBFC cuts

The film features Rachel Brosnahan as Lois Lane, Nicholas Hoult as Lex Luthor, and also stars Milly Alcock, Nathan Fillion, and Isabela Merced. The story shows a young Superman struggling with his identity, media pressure, and his early relationship with Lois Lane, while Lex Luthor begins to rise.

In India, the Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC) removed a 33-second kissing scene and trimmed a few dialogues and gestures. Even with these changes, Superman has impressed critics and fans alike, showing that the superhero still has a strong pull at the Indian box office.

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Nillohit Bagchi