Christopher Nolan's latest directorial venture, The Odyssey, has maintained its strong momentum at the Indian box office, emerging as one of the biggest international releases of the year. According to early trade estimates, the film has earned approximately Rs 119.65 crore in India by the end of its tenth day in theatres, outperforming the director's previous blockbuster Oppenheimer during the same period.
The film has attracted audiences across multiplexes and premium cinema formats, benefiting from positive reviews, strong advance bookings and sustained occupancy over its second weekend. Trade analysts believe the film's consistent performance reflects Christopher Nolan's growing popularity among Indian moviegoers and the increasing demand for large-scale cinematic experiences.
Inspired by Homer's ancient Greek epic, The Odyssey presents a grand retelling of the legendary journey of Odysseus following the Trojan War. Known for his visually ambitious filmmaking, Nolan has adapted the classic tale into a large-scale cinematic spectacle featuring action, mythology and emotional storytelling.
The film stars Matt Damon in the lead role, supported by an ensemble cast that includes Tom Holland, Zendaya, Anne Hathaway and Robert Pattinson. The performances of the cast, combined with Nolan's direction, have received appreciation from both critics and audiences.
Industry observers note that the film has benefited from premium format screenings, including IMAX and other large-screen formats, where demand has remained consistently high. The visually rich presentation and immersive storytelling have encouraged repeat viewership, contributing significantly to the film's box office collections.
Trade experts have also pointed out that The Odyssey has managed to maintain strong weekday collections after an impressive opening weekend. Such stability is generally viewed as a positive indicator of sustained audience interest and favourable word-of-mouth publicity.
By surpassing Oppenheimer's India box office earnings at the same stage, The Odyssey has reinforced Christopher Nolan's reputation as one of the most successful international filmmakers in the Indian theatrical market. His previous films, including Interstellar, Inception, Dunkirk and Oppenheimer, have all enjoyed significant popularity among Indian audiences.
With no major decline in collections during its second week, the film is expected to continue performing well in the coming days. Trade analysts believe that if the current trend continues, The Odyssey could achieve another major milestone at the Indian box office before the arrival of new releases.
The film's success also reflects the growing appetite among Indian audiences for international films that combine strong storytelling with large-scale production values. As theatres continue to report healthy occupancy, The Odyssey is expected to remain one of the leading box office performers of the season.