Blame it on the emotions, the VFX, or the stellar voice cast that includes Shah Rukh Khan (Hindi), Mahesh Babu (Telugu) or Beyonce, Donal Glover (English), and more, ‘Mufasa: The Lion King’ is maintaining a steady pace at the Indian box office. Day 20 box office report shows that according to the early estimates the movie earned Rs.1.04 crores on Wednesday, making the total cross the Rs. 125 crore mark in India, stated Sacnilk.
Directed by Barry Jenkins, the movie premiered in the US on December 9, 2024, and worldwide it hit the big screens on December 20, 2024. It is a new version of the original 1994 released ‘The Lion King.’ It has garnered love for a new spin on the old tale that kept the legacy intact and enhanced the feel with VFX.
Further, the animated action drama has outperformed Varun Dhawan’s ‘Baby John.’ Starring Dhawan, alongside Wamiqa Gabbi and Keerthy Suresh, the movie recorded its lowest on Wednesday. It made Rs 20 lakh on its second Wednesday, and the movie is still struggling to make it to the Rs 40 crore mark in India.
Day wise India net collection of ‘Mufasa: The Lion King’:
Day 1 – ₹7.5 Cr
Day 2 – ₹11.85 Cr
Day 3 – ₹15.5 Cr
Day 4 – ₹5.9 Cr
Day 5 – ₹7.6 Cr
Day 6 – ₹11.8 Cr
Day 7 – ₹6 Cr
Week 1 – ₹ 66.15 Cr
Day 8 – ₹5.65 Cr
Day 9 – ₹8.5 Cr
Day 10 – ₹ 11.4 Cr
Day 11 – ₹ 4.7 Cr
Day 12 – ₹ 5.25 Cr
Day 13 – ₹ 8 Cr
Day 14 – ₹ 2.4 Cr
Week 2 – ₹ 45.9 Cr
Day 15 – ₹ 2.15 Cr
Day 16 – ₹ 4.1 Cr
Day 17 – ₹ 4.85 Cr
Day 18 – ₹ 1.25 Cr
Day 19 – ₹ 1.15 Cr
Day 20 – ₹ 1.04 Cr * early estimates
Total – ₹126.59 Cr
ETimes rated the movie with a solid 3.5 out of 5 and our review reads, “Voice acting remains a standout feature. Aaron Pierre delivers a nuanced portrayal of Mufasa, balancing courage with humility. Kelvin Harrison Jr. excels as Taka/Scar, capturing the character’s evolution from insecure sibling to bitter antagonist. Mads Mikkelsen shines as Kiros, the commanding leader of the Outsiders, while Billy Eichner and Seth Rogen return as Timon and Pumbaa, injecting humour with their delightful chemistry. Mufasa: The Lion King is a visual treat that immerses audiences in a beautifully rendered world. Its stunning CGI, aesthetic appeal, and engaging performances captivate, and make for an experience worth having on the big screen.”
