The latest thriller in the popular horror franchise, The Conjuring 4: Last Rites, is set to send chills down the Indian box officeโright 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 โน15 crore and โน20 crore (โน150-200 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 Shroffโsย Baaghi 4, which currently trails far behind in pre-salesโaround half that of Conjuringโs. The Bengali political dramaย The Bengal Filesย 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: โน15-20 crore gross
Screen count: 2200+
Pre-sales: Over 3 lakh tickets booked
Box office buzz: Highest pre-sales for any horror film in Indiaโs history -
Baaghi 4ย (Tiger Shroff)
Expected opening: โน6.5-9.5 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: โน2-3 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 benchmarkโnot 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 4โs 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 โน100 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: Bollywoodโs high-octane action vs. Hollywoodโs master of scares. For eager viewers, itโs a win-win weekend of entertainment.
In short,ย Conjuring 4 is poised to out-howl its competition at the Indian box office as horror reigns supreme this September 5thโand all eyes will be glued to see if it truly scares away the box office rivals.