'Deadpool 2' scores big at the Indian box office

By Mudit Bhatnagar

May 20, 2018

08:31 pm

What's the story

After Hollywood's 'Avengers: Infinity War' wrecked havoc at the Indian box office, 'Deadpool 2' has also taken a strong start. The Marvel film brought in Rs. 11.25 crore and Rs. 10.65 crore in its first two days, taking its total to Rs. 21.90 crore. It is now expected to end the weekend on an even higher note.

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Taran Adarsh shared the film's collection

#Deadpool2 registers a slight decline on Sat [partly due to the Adults tag], but should be back on track today [Sun]… Eyeing ₹ 33 cr+ weekend, which is very good for an Adults-rated film... Fri 11.25 cr, Sat 10.65 cr. Total: ₹ 21.90 cr NettBOC. India biz... Note: All versions.

— taran adarsh (@taran_adarsh) May 20, 2018

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'Deadpool 2' set to surpass its prequel

Looking at the pace at which 'Deadpool 2' is going at the moment, it is certain to overtake its prequel 'Deadpool' in India by the end of its first weekend. 'Deadpool' had released in 2016 and collected Rs. 29.02 crore in its lifetime, laying a good foundation for the sequel.

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Meanwhile, 'Avengers: Infinity War' emerged highest-grossing Hollywood film in India

Featuring an ensemble of 22 superheroes 'Avengers: Infinity War' became the highest grossing Hollywood film in India, surpassing 'The Jungle Book'. It also became North America's first film to enter the elite Rs. 200 crore club in India. The 19th film in the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU), 'Avengers: Infinity War' was touted as the 'biggest crossover event in history'.