The epic fantasy adventure movie The Odyssey by Christopher Nolan continues to perform extremely well at the Indian box office. Directed by Matt Damon, Tom Holland, Zendaya, and Anne Hathaway, the movie has managed to make Rs 61 crores in India after being released for just three days in theaters. Such a huge opening has turned out to be Nolan's biggest opening weekend in India till date due to his immense fan following there. The movie has received phenomenal response all around the world, earning an amount of $264 million (Rs 2,540 crores) all around the globe in its opening weekend. With great occupancy rate in IMAX cinemas and fantastic reviews from both critics and viewers, the movie has turned out to be one of the biggest Hollywood movies of 2026.
The Odyssey Crosses Rs 61 Crore in India
Despite having a good start to the release, The Odyssey continued its winning streak during the weekend as well. The movie made an approximate net collection of Rs 17.4 crore in India on Friday, and then Rs 22 crore on Saturday and Rs 21.9 crore on Sunday, making an overall net collection of about Rs 61.3 crore from India during its first three days of release. The English version of the movie has been the most successful, whereas the Hindi, Tamil, and Telugu versions too have done fairly well.
Christopher Nolan Records His Biggest Indian Opening
His excellent weekend box office figures have enabled Christopher Nolan to score the best-ever opening in India, beating other films such as Oppenheimer, Interstellar, and The Dark Knight Rises. IMAX versions of the film have largely contributed to the success of the movie, with most screenings getting sold out well in advance. According to industry sources, the reason for the success of Nolan’s movie is due to his loyal fan base and the cinematic nature of his film.
Worldwide Box Office Also Sets New Benchmarks
It's not just India that's been experiencing success. The Odyssey has scored an outstanding worldwide opening weekend of $264 million, which is a record-breaking performance for Christopher Nolan, being his best worldwide opening to date. The movie has proved successful not only in North America but abroad too, with IMAX screens having brought in a good share of its revenue. Good reviews and word-of-mouth are likely to support The Odyssey in collecting box office revenues for quite some time.
Can The Odyssey Continue Its Winning Streak?
Given its lack of any major competitors on the horizon and the excellent booking pattern it has received, The Odyssey seems to be in a good position to sustain its success at the box office. Industry experts believe that the film is likely to continue drawing audiences, especially in premium versions, where there is a huge demand for them. Should this trend prevail, the movie is poised to turn out to be one of the highest-earning Hollywood movies in Indian history, and also solidify the reputation of Christopher Nolan as a highly bankable director.
Final Take
The Odyssey has had an incredible opening weekend, raking in over Rs 61 crore in India alone in just three days to register a new personal best for Christopher Nolan. When coupled with its massive worldwide opening, the fantasy adventure is set to become one of 2026's biggest box office hits. The question now is whether this movie can sustain its incredible performance and achieve even more in the coming weeks.