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India Box Office Hits Post-Pandemic High
17 Jul
Summary
- India's box office reached INR6,398 crore in H1 2026, a post-pandemic record.
- Admissions rose 5% year-on-year, reversing a three-year decline.
- 2026 is on track to surpass INR15,000 crore, breaking the annual record.
India's local box office has recorded its strongest first half since the pandemic, raking in INR6,398 crore ($664.7 million) by the end of June 2026. This figure represents a substantial increase from the previous year, signaling a healthy recovery for the film industry.
The period also witnessed a positive shift in audience turnout, with admissions climbing by 5% to 378 million. This rise ends three consecutive years of stagnant or declining footfalls, primarily attributed to the success of Hindi and Marathi releases.
Despite a widening gap between major tentpole releases and other films, the overall box office is on a trajectory to exceed INR15,000 crore for the full year. This would surpass the existing annual record set in 2025, driven by a promising release slate for the second half of 2026.
