Antoine Fuqua’s Michael Jackson biopic, Michael, starring the late popstar’s nephew Jaafar Jackson, has successfully completed its first week in Indian theaters. Released on April 24, 2026, the film has resonated strongly with Indian fans, collecting a total India net of ₹26.05 crore by the end of Day 7. On its seventh day (Thursday, April 30), the movie earned approximately ₹2.50 crore, showing a slight growth from its Wednesday haul of ₹2.40 crore. The total India gross collection now stands at ₹31.19 crore, making it a significant hit for a Hollywood musical biopic in the region.
Currently, the film is performing exceptionally well in South India and Mumbai, regions where Michael Jackson’s legacy as a dance and music icon remains most potent. These territories reportedly account for nearly 80% of the film’s total Indian business. Despite receiving mixed to negative reviews from critics, the “pure fire” performance of Jaafar Jackson has been a major draw for audiences. The film is surviving a crowded box office, facing “bold” competition from Bollywood releases like Akshay Kumar’s Bhooth Bangla and the blockbuster Dhurandhar 2.
In terms of previous and latest box office milestones, Michael has already surpassed the lifetime collections of other major Hollywood musical films in India, such as Taylor Swift: The Eras Tour (₹13 crore) and Bohemian Rhapsody (₹7 crore). It has emerged as the highest-grossing Hollywood film of April 2026, overtaking Lee Cronin’s The Mummy, which earned approximately ₹23 crore gross. Industry experts suggest that the film’s “badhiya” weekday stability indicates it could reach a final target of ₹60–65 crore gross by the end of its full run.