Can Jaafar Jackson’s ‘Michael’ Become the Biggest Hollywood Biopic in India?
Antoine Fuqua’s musical biopic Michael, starring Jaafar Jackson as the King of Pop, is having an incredibly strong theatrical run at the Indian box office. Entering its fourth week with remarkable momentum, the film has comfortably crossed the ₹65 crore mark and is currently eyeing a lifetime gross of around ₹75 to ₹80 crore. This steady performance is highly impressive for a Hollywood musical drama in India, a market typically dominated by massive superhero franchises and action-heavy spectacles. Driven by intense nostalgia and spectacular word-of-mouth regarding Jaafar’s uncanny performance, audiences are continuing to flock to theaters, officially cementing the film as a certified hit.
What makes this box office triumph even more fascinating is how it completely shook up local multiplexes from day one. Upon its debut, Michael made history by scoring the biggest opening ever for a Hollywood musical biopic in India, completely dominating competing local releases. Theater tracking reveals that the film is showing extraordinary holding power, experiencing a remarkably low drop in viewership week after week. As it approaches its final theatrical stretch, Michael is on track to finish as the second-highest-grossing Hollywood release of the year in India, proving that the country’s deep love for Michael Jackson’s music and legacy is as powerful as ever.
