Twelve days in, the Reze chapter has chopped through a big milestone in India. Collections have crossed the ₹5 crore mark with a familiar rhythm. A strong opening burst, a midweek dip that looked worrying on paper, then a weekend pulse that steadied the curve and convinced exhibitors to hold late shows in bigger cities.
The granular math is what makes this run interesting. Day three flirted with seven figures, day seven sagged to the low lakhs, and then the second weekend bounced enough to keep the average above most anime imports this year. That pattern says two things. One, the core fanbase showed up early and pulled friends in after. Two, casual viewers waited for social proof and then leaned in when playlists filled with spoiler-safe reactions and character edits.
What is working in the film. Tight pacing that never loses Denji’s point of view, an audio mix that punches above the scale of the rooms it’s playing in and a central relationship that makes the quieter scenes do as much damage as the explosions. It helps that the theatrical cut respects how Indian audiences watch anime in cinemas now. It delivers big moments front-loaded enough for social, while still saving the long fuse payoffs for the back half.
Where the run can still extend. Metro multiplexes with late-night slots and regional pockets where dubbed showings hit the sweet spot. If the distributor sprinkles a handful of bonus screenings with a poster giveaway or a short credit add, expect another small spike that nudges the lifetime a bit higher. The ceiling is not unlimited, but the floor looks healthier than last week’s downbeat midweek headlines suggested.
If you are on the fence, this is a good week to go. Rooms are lively without being chaotic, and you will exit into a feed that is talking about exactly the scene you just watched without spoiling it for the next person. That is the best possible vibe for a community cinema trip.
For the larger trend line, the milestone matters beyond one title. Anime films that connect emotionally are now clearing the multi-crore bar in India with consistency. That encourages local partners to take swings on riskier arcs and niche movies. Everyone wins when the calendar fills with variety and not just the safest bets.
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