Ah, IMAX – the behemoth of the movie-watching experience, the one that makes you feel like you’re in the movie, except you’re not saving the world, just munching popcorn. Our beloved Bollywood has been romancing this format for a while now, and boy, it’s been quite the love story! From a mere handful of releases, we’re now talking over 50 films in 2024, raking in a staggering 14.50 million USD (around ₹124.44 crores) from just 31 screens. Talk about blockbuster romance!
Before you rush to book your IMAX tickets, let’s dive into this cinematic spectacle. Topping the charts is none other than "Deadpool & Wolverine". Yes, folks, even the mutants are cashing in on our IMAX love – grossing a neat ₹128.40 crores, with a lion’s share of ₹15.11 crores coming from IMAX alone. Talk about mutant power!
Next up, in a twist that would make Shyamalan proud, we have "Dune: Part Two". Though it was only the sixth highest grosser overall, it secured a hefty ₹13.52 crores from IMAX screens alone, amounting to nearly half of its total collection. Seems like sandworms have a thing for larger-than-life screens.
Our beloved Mufasa roared his way to the third spot. The king of the jungle claimed his throne with ₹11.17 crores via IMAX. Meanwhile, the Bollywood giant "Kalki 2898 AD", starring a galaxy of stars like Prabhas and Deepika Padukone, conquered ₹9.81 crores, beating even Pushpa 2 in the IMAX arena. Who knew time travel could be so profitable?
"Fighter" swooped in at sixth, the sole Bollywood flick in the top ranks, proving Hrithik Roshan isn’t just flexing muscles but also flexing box office numbers with ₹8.95 crores. Following closely is "Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire", which despite its mammoth appeal, couldn’t quite stomp its way to the top, pulling in ₹7.95 crores.
The emotional rollercoaster "Inside Out 2" made us laugh, cry, and shell out ₹5.12 crores, while "Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga" revved up ₹3.91 crores. Bringing up the rear was Thalapathy Vijay’s "The Greatest Of All Time", with ₹3.34 crores from IMAX, a far cry from its ₹305 crores gross, but hey, who’s counting?
In a candid chat, Preetham Daniel, IMAX Corporation’s VP of Theatre Development, gushed about India’s promising IMAX market, hinting at more screens and more desi IMAX content. “India’s our shining star,” he quipped, as the nation gears up for a cinematic encore in 2025.
To wrap up, here’s a quick rundown of 2024’s IMAX chart-toppers:
- Deadpool & Wolverine – 1,745,639 USD
- Dune: Part Two – 1,561,083 USD
- Mufasa: The Lion King – 1,290,534 USD
- Kalki 2898 AD – 1,134,245 USD
- Pushpa 2 – 1,064,697 USD
- Fighter – 1,023,643 USD
- Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire – 919,142 USD
- Inside Out 2 – 582,237 USD
- Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga – 452,497 USD
- The Greatest Of All Time – 386,171 USD
And that’s a wrap, folks! Until next time, remember – in the world of cinema, size does matter, especially when it’s IMAX-sized!
