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India’s Box Office Collections Drop 7% To Rs 8,951 Cr In Jan-Oct 2024

The Indian film industry is experiencing a challenging year in 2024, with box-office collections for January to October dropping by 7% compared to 2023, totaling Rs 8,951 crore. Despite the overall decline, there is a glimmer of optimism as the industry looks ahead, buoyed by recent strong performances and upcoming blockbusters.

A Flicker of Hope: Box Office Recovering in November

According to Ormax Media’s India Box Office Report: October 2024, the industry could still see a rebound in the final months of the year. The success of Singham Again and Bhool Bhulaiyaa 3 in November has sparked hope for the industry’s recovery. With the highly anticipated Pushpa 2: The Rule set to release in December, there is a chance that 2024’s box-office collections could match, or even surpass, the previous year’s totals.

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Cinemas Struggling to Reconnect with Audiences

The decline in box-office revenue comes amid a broader challenge for cinemas, as foot traffic continues to dwindle. In response, movie theaters have employed various strategies to lure audiences back to the big screen. These efforts have included re-releasing popular films, offering discounts on food and beverages, and introducing special promotions aimed at enhancing the theatrical experience.

Tamil Cinema Boosts October Collections

October 2024 brought a significant boost to the industry, primarily driven by the Tamil film sector, which contributed nearly half of the total domestic collections for the month. Amaran, starring Sivakarthikeyan, emerged as the standout film, grossing an impressive Rs 269 crore and securing a place among the top 10 releases of the year. It was closely followed by Vettaiyan, featuring Rajinikanth and Amitabh Bachchan, which earned Rs 173 crore.

In total, domestic collections for October amounted to Rs 994 crore, with Tamil films, including dubbed versions, playing a central role. Dulquer Salmaan’s Lucky Bhaskar also contributed to the month’s success, marking a notable achievement for the Malayalam film industry.

The Top Five Films of October 2024

The top-grossing films of October 2024 were dominated by Tamil and Telugu productions, with Hollywood’s Venom: The Last Dance claiming fourth place and Rajkummar Rao’s Vicky Vidya Ka Woh Wala Video rounding out the top five. This trend mirrors October 2023, when Tamil-language films also dominated the box-office, with Leo contributing to nearly half of the Rs 812 crore collected domestically that month.

Shifting Linguistic Contributions to Box Office Revenue

One of the most notable shifts in 2024 has been the changing linguistic dynamics in the Indian film industry. Hindi films, which have traditionally dominated the domestic box office, saw their share drop from 41% in the January-October period of 2023 to 34% in the same period this year. In contrast, Tamil cinema has been on the rise. The Tamil industry’s contribution to domestic box-office collections increased from 15% in the first nine months of 2024 to 18% by the end of October, according to the Ormax report.

Looking Ahead: Can 2024 Recover?

While 2024 has been a tough year for the Indian film industry, there is still hope that the final months will see a strong recovery, driven by the success of high-profile releases. As Pushpa 2: The Rule and other potential blockbusters hit theaters, there could be a resurgence in box-office revenue, particularly in the southern film markets where Tamil and Telugu films continue to perform well.

Kanika Sharma

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