
Consistent performance across markets for ‘Michael’
Directed by Antoine Fuqua, the musical biopic has performed well globally. It gained traction in the US and also saw a positive response in India.According to Sacnilk, the film’s India net collection stands at Rs 41.15 crore. The India gross has reached Rs 49.26 crore after nearly two weeks in theatres.On Day 10, which was the second Sunday, the film collected Rs 4.40 crore. It had 1,129 shows and 30.0% occupancy. On Day 11, collections dropped to Rs 1.60 crore with 1,229 shows. Occupancy stood at 21.0%.Day 12 showed a slight improvement. The film earned Rs 1.70 crore from 1,332 shows. However, occupancy fell to 12.0%. The total India net collection now stands at Rs 41.15 crore.
‘Michael’ story tracks MJ’s rise to stardom
The film explores the life of Michael Jackson in detail. It begins with his early years in the Jackson 5 during the 1960s. The narrative then follows his transition into a global solo icon.It highlights his journey as a singer, dancer, and performer. Known as the “King of Pop,” Jackson became a defining figure in global pop culture.ETimes has rated the film 2.5 out of 5 stars. The review points out both strengths and shortcomings.“One may argue that a biopic must not be a voyeuristic look at the personal life but be a celebration of the artist’s art. The film feels wanting in that aspect as well. It recreates the spectacle but superficially touches upon Michael’s innovativeness in music writing.The film’s highlight is undoubtedly its lead and MJ’s nephew (his brother and band’s bassist Jermaine’s son), Jaafar Jackson. From the dance moves and the moonwalk to his gait, voice, smile, and expressions, everything is pitch-perfect. Equally impressive is Juliano Valdi, who plays a young Michael and gets the nuances right. Colman Domingo as the belt-brandishing, ruthless father deserves mention. Nia Long as his mother Katherine, KeiLyn Durrel Jones as his security and best friend, and Miles Teller his attorney John Branca, deliver solid turns, too.“DISCLAIMER: The box office numbers and the data in this article are compiled from public and industry sources. All figures are approximate unless explicitly mentioned, offering a fair representation of the movie’s box office performance. These totals may change as official studio data is updated or as additional international market reports are finalized. This data is provided by us for informational and entertainment purposes only.