Superman box office collection Day 1: David Corenswet starrer off to a flying start; beats Maalik and Aankhon Ki Gustaakhiyan with Rs 7 crore opening in India |

Superman has taken a flying start at the Indian box office. According to early estimates, the film earned approximately Rs 7 crore net across all languages on its opening day, marking a strong debut for the DC superhero flick in India.The performance by the David Corenswet-starrer, is particularly noteworthy given the simultaneous release of two Bollywood titles – Rajkummar Rao‘s Maalik and Shanaya Kapoor’s debut film Aankhon Ki Gustaakhiyan. Despite the competition from Hindi releases, Superman emerged as the frontrunner and managed to earn more than the collective total of both films. The Hollywood release left behind the Rajkummar starrer, which earned around Rs 3.5 crore, while the Shanaya starrer earned just around Rs 35 lakh in this box office race.Early numbers on sacnilk.com suggest the DC superhero film is on track to be one of the biggest Hollywood openings in India of 2025. However, these numbers are far less than the predicted Rs 9-10 crore net haul, in a report by Pinkvilla.Industry analysts expect the film’s momentum to grow over the weekend, especially with solid buzz around Corenswet’s performance as the Man of Steel and the film’s nostalgic yet fresh take on the iconic superhero. If current trends continue, Superman could reach or surpass the Rs 35–40 crore mark by the end of its debut weekend in India.However, for that, the film would have to hit double-digits on Saturday and Sunday. If it can secure a strong opening, Superman will join the ranks of successful Hollywood releases in 2025, following in the footsteps of Jurassic World: Rebirth and Mission: Impossible – The Final Reckoning. It now remains to be seen how the film sustains its hold in the coming days, especially as word-of-mouth and critical acclaim continue to fuel ticket sales.