Resident Evil has started its theatrical run in India on a positive note, grossing approximately ₹3.75 crore on its opening day, including paid previews.
The survival-horror film earned around ₹50 lakh from its preview screenings. Its remaining opening-day business contributed approximately ₹3.25 crore, giving the film a reasonable foundation heading into the weekend.
Early audience reception has reportedly been encouraging, which could help the film register growth over Saturday and Sunday. A healthy weekend jump will be important for strengthening its overall theatrical prospects in India.
The film will need to capitalise on its opening and maintain audience interest over the coming days. Positive word of mouth could prove particularly valuable for the horror release as it competes with other films currently running in cinemas.
Directed by Zach Cregger, Resident Evil stars Austin Abrams, Zach Cherry and Kali Reis in key roles. The film is the second reboot of the franchise inspired by the popular survival-horror video game series.
With ₹3.75 crore gross already recorded, including previews, attention will now turn to its weekend performance. The box-office figures are preliminary trade estimates and may change once final collections are reported.