Thunderbolts* Faces Stiff Competition At Indian Box-Office
Thunderbolts is gearing up for a significant box office battle as it will be releasing alongside several highly anticipated indian films. These include raid 2, starring ajay devgn and Vaani Kapoor; The Bhootnii, featuring sanjay dutt and Mouni Roy; HIT: The Third Case, headlined by Nani; and Retro, starring tamil superstar Suriya. With such a crowded release window, the competition for audience attention and box office collections is expected to be intense. Each of these films caters to different segments of the indian audience, from action thrillers and supernatural comedies to investigative dramas and nostalgic stories, making the clash particularly interesting.
Among these releases, raid 2 is anticipated to pose the toughest competition to Thunderbolts. Directed by raj Kumar Gupta, who also helmed the original raid — a critical and commercial success — the sequel carries high expectations. ajay Devgn's strong fan base and the goodwill of the first film are major factors that could drive audiences to theatres. Nevertheless, while raid 2 will likely appeal to adult audiences looking for intense, realistic drama, Thunderbolts offers a vastly different experience with its high-octane action, humor, and superhero spectacle, which tends to attract a more family-oriented crowd, especially younger viewers.
Despite the competition, Thunderbolts appears well-positioned to dominate the box office, at least initially. Early booking trends suggest strong interest, boosted by the Marvel brand’s immense popularity in India. With the release strategically timed during the summer holidays, when children and teenagers are on break, the film is expected to enjoy a relatively unchallenged run for about a month. Marvel movies have consistently performed well in India, and the combination of a loyal fan base, appealing visuals, and the availability of premium formats like IMAX and 4DX will likely give Thunderbolts the edge it needs to lead the box office in the early weeks.
Among these releases, raid 2 is anticipated to pose the toughest competition to Thunderbolts. Directed by raj Kumar Gupta, who also helmed the original raid — a critical and commercial success — the sequel carries high expectations. ajay Devgn's strong fan base and the goodwill of the first film are major factors that could drive audiences to theatres. Nevertheless, while raid 2 will likely appeal to adult audiences looking for intense, realistic drama, Thunderbolts offers a vastly different experience with its high-octane action, humor, and superhero spectacle, which tends to attract a more family-oriented crowd, especially younger viewers.
Despite the competition, Thunderbolts appears well-positioned to dominate the box office, at least initially. Early booking trends suggest strong interest, boosted by the Marvel brand’s immense popularity in India. With the release strategically timed during the summer holidays, when children and teenagers are on break, the film is expected to enjoy a relatively unchallenged run for about a month. Marvel movies have consistently performed well in India, and the combination of a loyal fan base, appealing visuals, and the availability of premium formats like IMAX and 4DX will likely give Thunderbolts the edge it needs to lead the box office in the early weeks.