Walt Disney Pictures’ highly anticipated sequel, Mufasa: The Lion King, released on December 20, 2024, has made a remarkable impact at the box office. Despite stiff competition from the South blockbuster Pushpa 2 and Bollywood’s Vanvas, the film has managed to carve out its own roaring success. Directed by Barry Jenkins, the film continues the legacy of The Lion King universe and is performing exceptionally well, proving its dominance.

Day-Wise Box Office Collection: A Roaring Success

According to Sacnilk, Mufasa: The Lion King had a strong opening with ₹8.8 crores on Day 1. It witnessed impressive growth over the weekend, earning ₹13.7 crores on Day 2 and ₹18.75 crores (as of 10:35 am) on Day 3. With a total collection of ₹41.25 crores so far, the film is on track to cross the ₹50 crore mark soon.

Mufasa Leaves Hollywood Giants in the Dust

Mufasa has outperformed three major Hollywood releases in terms of opening weekend collections:

Venom: The Last Dance: Despite a Thursday release, it managed only ₹31.85 crores in 4 days.

Joker 2: Released a day earlier on Wednesday, it could only rake in ₹10.8 crores over 5 days.

Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes: Earned ₹11.7 crores in its first three days.

Pushpa 2 and Vanvas Fail to Dent Mufasa’s Success

While Pushpa 2 continues its monstrous run with over ₹1000 crores at the Indian box office, it has not overshadowed Mufasa’s popularity. Similarly, Bollywood’s Vanvas, featuring Nana Patekar and Utkarsh Sharma, struggled to earn even ₹5 crores in its opening weekend.

Why Indian Audiences Love Mufasa

Mufasa tells the inspiring story of an orphaned cub who rises to become a wise and powerful king. The Indian audience is particularly drawn to the film due to its stellar voice cast. Shah Rukh Khan lends his voice to Mufasa, while Aryan Khan voices Mufasa’s son and Abram Khan voices young Mufasa. This emotional connection has further amplified the film’s appeal in India.

With its captivating storyline and widespread appeal, Mufasa: The Lion King is all set to become a box office juggernaut.