Is Mission Impossible dominating over Bollywood movies at BO?

It was a happy time for theatres and Hindi cinema as there were three back-to-back successful movies at the box office after a long gap. These movies helped fill in the gap which was there in the last few months and last year when even big films like 'Sikandar' failed to make a mark. However, from April 10 to May 10 onwards, with three back-to-back releases which did well, it was a great month at the box office - with '

Jaat

', 'Kesari 2' and 'Raid 2'. Of course, all eyes were on Tom Cruise's 'Mission: Impossible – The Final Reckoning'. The film has done exceptionally well at the box office with a good opening and the Monday numbers are also expected to be good. It released in English, Hindi, Telugu and

Tamil

. Of course, the English version has done the best, followed by the Hindi version of the film. According to Sacnilk, the film made Rs 16.5 crore (all languages combined) at the box office in India, on first day when it released on Saturday. On Sunday it made Rs 17 crore at the box office. On Monday, up till the afternoon shows, it had made Rs 2.99 crore. Thus, the total collection of the film so far, till Monday evening stands at Rs 36.49 crore. The numbers can be expected to be better by Monday night.

Hollywood back with a bang in India!

One sees that the last year was not extremely good with Hollywood films in India. However, 'Mission Impossible' has proved to encouraging. Trade expert Taran Adarsh told ETimes, "Good films will always find an audience.

Mission Impossible

and Final Destination - one came on Thursday and the Tom Cruise film came on Saturday. Both the films have found an audience, of course Mission Impossible has found a bigger audience. But it's a good sign as people are coming back to theatres."

Film trade expert Girish

Wankhede

says, "The past year had been challenging for Hollywood, with many franchise films and independent projects failing to resonate with audiences, leading to a decline in the popularity of Western cinema. Meanwhile, films from South Korea, China, and Japan have been gaining traction, capturing the attention of Indian viewers. However, the release of “Mission: Impossible – The Final Reckoning,” the eighth installment in this beloved action series, has reinvigorated Hollywood’s presence in the Indian market. The film’s box office success, even amidst competition from titles like “Final Destination: Bloodlines,” underscores its strong draw and the franchise’s ability to captivate audiences"Further elaborating on what helped 'Mission Impossible', he said, "The release of “Mission: Impossible – The Final Reckoning” has marked a significant resurgence for Hollywood in India, signaling a potential revival of interest in Hollywood amidst a landscape increasingly dominated by South Indian films. Paramount’s strategic decision to debut the film six days ahead of its U.S. release has paid off handsomely, as Indian audiences eagerly anticipated this latest installment of the iconic franchise."This is the highest opening day number for a Hollywood release in 2025, reveals Wankhede as he adds, "It is the highest opening day of a Hollywood film in 2025, surpassing even the much-anticipated “Captain America: Brave New World.” This remarkable figure not only eclipsed the opening day collections of

Bollywood

hits like Akshay Kumar’s “Kesari 2” and Sunny Deol’s “Jaat,” but it also set the stage for a strong weekend performance. By the end of its second day, the film had amassed a staggering ₹33 crore, showcasing the enduring appeal of the “Mission: Impossible” franchise and the star power of Tom Cruise."

Did Mission Impossible: The Final Reckoning affect Raid 2 over the weekend?

Meanwhile, it did slightly affect the currently running film 'Raid 2' which made Rs 4.25 crore on Saturday and Rs 5.65 crore on Sunday respectively. Though, this is also a good number in its third weekend. But the current movies will get affected if the Tom Cruise film continues to attract the audiences through positive word of mouth.

Will Hollywood pose a competition for Bollywood?

While a good film will eventually find its audience, one wonders if Hollywood will pose as a competition for Bollywood. There was a time when there were good Hollywood films back-to-back which were doing better than Hindi movies. Later, it was the south which was ruling over Bollywood. Just when Hindi cinema is now beginning to get back its hold at the box office, the success of the Tom Cruise starrer poses a question if Hollywood has the potential to dominate over Hindi movies. Currently, 'Raid 2' is the only Hindi movie working in cinemas. After much conflict, Rajkummar Rao, Wamiqa Gabbi starrer '

Bhool Chuk Maaf

' is releasing in theatres on March 23.However, it's the biggie '

Housefull 5

' which will be a huge test to decide the fate of Hindi movies. Taran Adarsh opines, "You cannot really categorise just because this film is open, just because a particular film does well, doesn't mean that all the films are going to do well. It's a film to film case to case study. But of course, at the moment, 'Mission Impossible' is dominating and it will do so, till the release of 'Housefull 5'. It has an open window till then. But all eyes will be on 'Housefull 5' now."

Wankhende adds, "Bollywood now finds itself at a crossroads, facing stiff competition not only from Hollywood but also from the thriving South Indian film industry. This situation calls for introspection and innovation within Bollywood, as filmmakers are urged to “pull up their socks” and deliver compelling narratives that resonate with audiences. The success of “Mission: Impossible – The Final Reckoning” serves as a wake-up call for Bollywood to elevate its storytelling and production quality, ensuring it remains relevant in an evolving cinematic landscape."He further concludes, "In conclusion, the triumph of “Mission: Impossible – The Final Reckoning” is a clear indicator that Hollywood’s days in India may indeed be back, and with the right strategies and storytelling, the competition between Bollywood and Hollywood could lead to a renaissance of creativity and excellence in Indian cinema."