May 2, 2018
Avengers Infinity War seems to have demolished the box office, with a Thanos-like snap of its fingers. The latest Marvel superhero film crossed the Rs 100 crore mark within four days of its release, and has no intention of stopping anytime soon.
The film passed the Monday test with flying colours, and made Rs 20 crore. According to early estimates, it is expected to make Rs 18 crore on its fifth day, bringing its total collection to Rs 132.82 crore approx.
Trade analysts predicted a Rs 200 crore collection for the film, but seems like the superheroes would zoom past the mark effortlessly.
Directed by Anthony and Joe Russo, Avengers Infinity War has been touted as the biggest crossover event in the history of Marvel. The film has smashed several box office records in the world, including that of the highest opening-day grosser ever worldwide.
Avengers Infinity War has been running to packed houses ever since the film hit the theatres in India. It was released across 2000 screens in the country.
The film has a stellar cast including Robert Downey Jr, Chris Evans, Chris Pratt, Chris Hemsworth, Benedict Cumberbatch, Scarlett Johansson and Mark Ruffalo, and tells the tale of Marvel’s best superheroes, who have to unite and save the world from the villain Thanos.
Avengers Infinity War earned USD 630 million (Rs 417 crore) on its opening day worldwide.