Three Hollywood movies hit Indian cinemas on June 13, but only two of them made a noticeable impact at the box office. The films include Materialists, Ballerina, and How To Train Your Dragon. Among these, Materialists failed to attract audiences, collecting just around ₹60 lakh on its opening day. Meanwhile, Ballerina and How To Train Your Dragon are locked in a close box office battle.
Hollywood vs Indian Films at the Box Office
Despite heavy competition from several Indian films currently running in theaters, both Ballerina and How To Train Your Dragon had promising starts. Leading the Indian box office is Akshay Kumar’s Housefull 5, followed by other regional hits like Narivetta, Thudarum, and more. Even with strong local competition, the two English films made their presence felt, pulling in decent collections from metro cities and multiplex audiences.
Ballerina Day 1 Box Office Collection in India
Ballerina, starring Ana de Armas and directed by Len Wiseman, is an action-packed spin-off set in the world of the John Wick franchise. The film tells the story of a female assassin trained by the Ruska Roma, who goes on a mission of revenge after her father’s death.
Day 1 Box Office Breakdown for Ballerina in India:
- English Net Collection: ₹2.48 crore
- Hindi Net Collection: ₹66 lakh
- Tamil Net Collection: ₹14 lakh
- Telugu Net Collection: ₹10 lakh
- India Net Total: ₹3.38 crore
- India Gross Total: ₹3.98 crore
Despite not having major pre-release hype, Ballerina has managed a decent start and could pick up pace over the weekend if word-of-mouth remains positive.
How To Train Your Dragon (Live-Action) Day 1 Box Office Collection in India
The live-action version of the beloved animated franchise How To Train Your Dragon also released on June 13. The fantasy adventure film revolves around the bond between Hiccup, a young Viking, and Toothless, a rare Night Fury dragon. Together, they must face an ancient threat that could endanger both humans and dragons on the island of Berk.
Day 1 Box Office Breakdown for How To Train Your Dragon in India:
- English Net Collection: ₹2.96 crore
- Hindi Net Collection: ₹1.1 crore
- Tamil Net Collection: ₹36 lakh
- Telugu Net Collection: ₹46 lakh
- India Net Total: ₹4.88 crore
- India Gross Total: ₹5.75 crore
With a 44% higher collection than Ballerina, How To Train Your Dragon is leading the race at the Indian box office among the new English releases. The film has received a strong response in Hindi-speaking regions as well, giving it an edge in Tier 2 cities.
Final Verdict: Who’s Winning the Box Office Battle?
On Day 1, How To Train Your Dragon clearly takes the lead over Ballerina in India with nearly ₹5 crore net collection compared to Ballerina’s ₹3.38 crore. However, weekend numbers will play a big role in determining the real winner. If Ballerina picks up momentum with positive reviews and action fans showing up, it could still give the dragon a tough fight.
Keep watching this space for more updates on the Hollywood box office collections in India and see which movie emerges as the top performer by the end of the weekend.
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