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Horror Hit 'Obsession' Packs Theaters, Baffles Director
31 May
Summary
- Horror film 'Obsession' achieved Rs 7.30 crore gross box office in India.
- Director Sanjay Gupta noted many underage viewers attended despite A-rating.
- The film played across 719 shows on its third day in India.
The horror film 'Obsession' has emerged as an unexpected box office success in India, drawing significant attention from filmmaker Sanjay Gupta. He recently observed a surprising demographic at screenings, noting that many underage viewers were in attendance despite the film's A-rating.
Gupta shared his experience on X, highlighting the contrast between a sparsely populated Malayalam film screening and a packed theater next door showing 'Obsession.' The film, directed by Curry Barker, stars Michael Johnston and Inde Navarrette. It debuted in the US on May 15 and arrived in Indian cinemas on May 29.
'Obsession' has performed strongly at the Indian box office, running across 719 shows on its third day. The film has accumulated an estimated Rs 7.30 crore gross and Rs 6.11 crore net, with final figures still pending. Its widespread appeal, particularly among younger audiences, continues to be a notable aspect of its success.
