Michael India box office: Michael Jackson biopic off to good start; beats Dhurandhar 2, Bhooth Bangla on their home turf

The biopic of Michael Jackson, starring his nephew Jaafar Jackson, released in India on Friday with paid previews on Thursday. The film earned ₹ 2.40 crore gross in paid previews and ₹ 4+ crore gross on day 1, with a net collection of ₹ 5.50 crore. This is the best start for a musical biopic in the Indian market, beating local releases like *Ginny Wedss Sunny 2* (₹ 30 lakh), *Bhooth Bangla* (₹ 5.15 crore), and *Dhurandhar 2* (₹ 1.60 crore). Internationally, the film has opened to $30 million, including $700K from India, setting records for musical biopics in most markets. Directed by Antoine Fuqua and written by John Logan, the film chronicles Michael Jackson’s journey from Gary, Indiana, to global superstardom, featuring his early years with the Jackson 5, *Off The Wall*, and *Thriller*.