Cinema VinesChristopher Nolan’s latest epic, The Odyssey, is proving to be a box‑office hit in India, crossing the ₹39 crore mark in net earnings by the end of its second day. The film, which debuted on July 17, has already outpaced several of Nolan’s previous releases in the domestic market.
On Day 2, The Odyssey netted an estimated ₹22 crore across 8,791 screens, a 26.4% increase over its opening‑day haul of ₹17.40 crore. The total net collection now stands at ₹39.40 crore, while the gross revenue reaches ₹47.03 crore. Occupancy for the film was 54.4%, indicating steady audience interest.
The English version of the film led the earnings, contributing ₹17.75 crore, with the Hindi‑dubbed version adding another ₹2.35 crore. The movie’s budget was reported at $250 million, with marketing costs of $125 million, making its domestic performance all the more impressive.
Internationally, The Odyssey opened with $51 million in North America across 3,919 screens, and has already amassed $257.8 million worldwide. This surpasses Nolan’s previous high‑grossing debuts such as The Dark Knight Rises ($249 million) and Oppenheimer ($180 million).
The film stars Matt Damon as Odysseus, with Tom Holland playing his son Telemachus, and Anne Hathaway as Penelope. Supporting roles include Robert Pattinson as Antinous, Charlize Theron as Calypso, Lupita Nyong’o, Zendaya, Jon Bernthal, Himesh Patel, John Leguizamo, and Mia Goth. The story follows Odysseus’s perilous ten‑year journey home after the Trojan War, blending action, fantasy, and a romantic subplot.
