The latest thriller in the popular horror franchise, The Conjuring 4: Last Rites, is set to send chills down the Indian box office—right from day one. The film has already smashed 350,000 advance ticket sales ahead of its September 5, 2025 release, with nearly 225,000 tickets sold through major multiplex chains like PVR, INOX, and Cinepolis. Analysts are predicting an opening day gross between ₹15 crore and ₹20 crore (₹150-200 million), potentially making it the highest-ever opening for a Hollywood horror film in India.
This strong advance is already overshadowing big-ticket Bollywood releases set to hit theaters simultaneously, including Tiger Shroff’s Baaghi 4, which currently trails far behind in pre-sales—around half that of Conjuring’s. The Bengali political drama The Bengal Files is also in the mix but faces a steep challenge competing with the massive hype around the supernatural thriller.
How Conjuring 4 Stacks Up Against Its Rivals Today
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Conjuring 4: Last Rites
Expected opening: ₹15-20 crore gross
Screen count: 2200+
Pre-sales: Over 3 lakh tickets booked
Box office buzz: Highest pre-sales for any horror film in India’s history -
Baaghi 4 (Tiger Shroff)
Expected opening: ₹6.5-9.5 crore net
Screen count: 2500+
Pre-sales: Around 1.2 lakh tickets
Audience buzz: Solid action fanbase but slower booking pace than Conjuring 4 -
The Bengal Files
Expected opening: ₹2-3 crore net
Screen count: Limited
Pre-sales: Nearly 10,000 tickets
Audience buzz: Moderate, more of a niche political drama
Indian cinema-goers have been warming up to Hollywood horror in recent years, and Conjuring 4 looks like it could truly unleash a new benchmark—not just leading its genre, but possibly outpacing Indian action and political flicks that typically dominate openings. With Patrick Wilson and Vera Farmiga reprising their iconic roles as Ed and Lorraine Warren, the film rides a wave of fan loyalty and worldwide critical acclaim going into its India release.
What Does This Mean for the Weekend?
While Baaghi 4 boasts star power and a wide release, early indicators suggest Conjuring 4’s supernatural scares will draw bigger opening crowds and fill seats faster, especially in multiplex hubs. If it can maintain momentum, the horror outing might even surpass ₹100 crore lifetime gross at the Indian box office, a feat never previously achieved by a Hollywood horror film.
The clash offers an intriguing face-off: Bollywood’s high-octane action vs. Hollywood’s master of scares. For eager viewers, it’s a win-win weekend of entertainment.
In short, Conjuring 4 is poised to out-howl its competition at the Indian box office as horror reigns supreme this September 5th—and all eyes will be glued to see if it truly scares away the box office rivals.
