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Hollywood Films Achieve Record Breaking Success in India

morning · · thread: Christopher Nolan's "The Odyssey" Breaks Records Amidst Cultural Surge and Criticism

2 sources across 2 countries · India · Spain

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  • The Indian Express India · Centre · Indian Express Group (Goenka family)
  • El Pais Spain · Centre-left · Grupo PRISA

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Spider-Man: Brand New Day has achieved the highest opening for a Hollywood film in India with revenues exceeding Rs 250 crore. This milestone follows the success of Christopher Nolan's The Odyssey, which has become the director's highest grossing film in the country at over Rs 150 crore. The Odyssey also generated the highest grossing IMAX sales in Indian history, surpassing Rs 50 crore within 17 days. To promote The Odyssey, Christopher Nolan, Emma Thomas, Matt Damon, and Tom Holland visited Mumbai, where they were met by enthusiastic fans. Sanjeev Kumar Bijli of PVR INOX Ltd noted that the success of these films was driven by different factors: the enduring strength of a global franchise for Spider-Man and a preference for premium formats for Nolan's work. While one source focuses on the specific financial records and fan engagement in India, another source frames the success of these two films as a rescue for American and global theaters.

How each side framed it

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The center-left lean source framed the films' success as a broader rescue for the global theater industry.
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The center lean source focused on detailed box office statistics and the specific cultural impact of the promotional tour in India.

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