Zach Cregger’s Resident Evil is showing a positive trend at the Indian box office. The Hollywood horror film, which stars Austin Abrams in the lead role, recorded a significant increase in its collection on the second day of its theatrical run.
According to Sacnilk figures cited in the latest box office report, Resident Evil earned around ₹3.20 crore on Day 2 in India. The film registered an overall occupancy of approximately 19.2% across 4,310 shows.
With this second-day collection added to its opening-day earnings, the movie has taken its total India net collection to around ₹5.80 crore.
Resident Evil Box Office Collection Day 2
The second day proved stronger for Resident Evil compared with its opening day. The film collected ₹3.20 crore on Saturday, while its first-day India net collection stood at around ₹2.60 crore.
The jump in business indicates that the movie benefited from the weekend audience. The film recorded 19.2% overall occupancy on Day 2, compared with approximately 14.9% on the opening day.
The night shows witnessed the highest occupancy, reflecting stronger audience turnout later in the day.
English Version Leads the Collection
The English version of Resident Evil contributed the biggest share of the Day 2 earnings. It earned around ₹2.25 crore in India.
The Hindi version collected approximately ₹65 lakh, while the Tamil version added around ₹20 lakh. The Telugu version contributed another ₹10 lakh.
The language-wise performance shows that the English version remains the major contributor to the film’s Indian box office business.
Resident Evil Total Box Office Collection
After two days, Resident Evil has collected approximately ₹5.80 crore in India in net earnings. Its reported India gross collection has reached around ₹6.93 crore.
The movie opened with ₹2.60 crore on Friday and improved its performance on Saturday. The increase on the second day has given the film a stronger weekend trajectory.
The upcoming Sunday figures will be important in determining whether the film can maintain the momentum generated during its second day.
What Is Resident Evil About?
Directed by Zach Cregger, Resident Evil follows Bryan, a medical courier who finds himself caught in a terrifying situation involving a viral outbreak.
Bryan is assigned to deliver a package to a distant hospital. During the journey, he becomes trapped in a dangerous situation after encountering the consequences of a mysterious virus outbreak.
The story combines survival horror, action and dark humour, with Bryan being forced to navigate a rapidly escalating crisis.
Austin Abrams Leads the Cast
Austin Abrams plays the central character of Bryan in Resident Evil. The actor has previously appeared in projects such as Wolfs, Do Revenge, Chemical Hearts and Dash & Lily.
The film also features Jack Champion, Kali Reis and Paul Walter Hauser in important roles.
Cregger has directed the movie and co-written the screenplay with Shay Hatten. The film brings a fresh interpretation to the popular Resident Evil video-game franchise.
Resident Evil Gets Attention From Horror Fans
The new Resident Evil has also attracted attention for its combination of horror, action and humour. The movie moves away from some earlier adaptations and focuses on a new protagonist and a fresh storyline.
Recent reviews have highlighted Austin Abrams’ performance and Cregger’s approach to the survival-horror genre. The film has also received attention for incorporating elements associated with the original video-game series while presenting its own cinematic identity.
Resident Evil Box Office Collection: What’s Next?
With ₹5.80 crore in India net earnings after two days, Resident Evil has recorded better business on Saturday than on its opening day.
The film’s performance on Sunday and during the weekdays will determine how strongly it continues at the Indian box office. For now, the second-day growth has provided the movie with a positive start to its first weekend.
As more audiences head to theatres, the focus will now remain on whether Resident Evil can maintain its upward trend and add substantially to its first-week collection.
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