Superman box office collection Day 2: David Corenswet’s superhero debut sees good growth, crosses Rs 16 crore mark in India

James Gunn’s Superman is gaining momentum at the Indian box office. After opening with a solid Rs 7 crore net on Friday, the film saw a significant jump in collections on Saturday, bringing in an estimated Rs 9.25 crore, according to early figures from Sacnilk.This takes the two-day total for the DC reboot, starring David Corenswet as the Man of Steel, to Rs 16.25 crore net across all languages in India.The superhero spectacle, which was released in English as well as dubbed versions in Hindi, Tamil, and Telugu, recorded an overall English occupancy of 32.50% on Saturday. Regional performance was more modest, with Tamil occupancy at 21.79% and Hindi at 15.41%.While Superman is currently leading the box office, it hasn’t quite matched the early expectations that projected a Rs 40 crore opening weekend.

The film faces stiff competition from domestic releases, most notably Rajkummar Rao’s crime drama Maalik, which saw strong day-two growth, earning an estimated Rs 5.25 crore after a Rs 3.75 crore opening.On the other hand, Aankhon Ki Gustaakhiyan, starring Vikrant Massey and marking the debut of Shanaya Kapoor, continues to struggle. The romantic drama earned approximately Rs 49 lakh on Saturday, showing only a marginal improvement from its first day.

Despite underperforming slightly against pre-release projections, Superman remains the highest-grossing superhero film of the year in India so far. It also holds the title of the best-performing Hollywood opener of the season, trailing just behind franchise juggernauts like Jurassic World: Rebirth, which has crossed Rs 60 crore in its second weekend.Written and directed by James Gunn, Superman introduces a fresh take on the iconic hero, with a cast that includes Rachel Brosnahan as Lois Lane, Nicholas Hoult as Lex Luthor, and supporting performances by Isabela Merced, Nathan Fillion, Anthony Carrigan, and Edi Gathegi.As the film enters Sunday, it is expected to continue its upward trend. All eyes are now on whether Superman can maintain its box office momentum and close the weekend on a strong note.