Obsession Horror Film Nears 45 Crore in India, Surpasses Major Hollywood Titles
Curry Barker's horror film Obsession has achieved significant box office success in India, nearing 45 crore gross after 12 days and surpassing major Hollywood horror titles like IT, Insidious, and Evil Dead Rise. Made on a modest budget under $800,000, it has also become the highest-grossing film for its studio globally, with over $225 million worldwide. Its strong word of mouth and second-week growth suggest it may reach around 70-75 crore gross in India, despite upcoming competition from new Hollywood releases.
First-hand measurement across 2 sources
We measured how 2 outlets covered this story. Coverage leans balanced overall (Left 0%, Centre 100%, Right 0%). Overall sentiment is positive (75/100). Lens Score 39/100 — moderate-to-low public interest.
Outlets analysed (first-hand measurement by TBN's Bias Engine):
- republicworld— balanced framing, positive sentiment
- republicworld— balanced framing, positive sentiment
AI Analysis
The articles focus primarily on box office performance and industry impact without political framing. They highlight the film's commercial success and comparisons with other Hollywood horror movies, presenting perspectives from box office data and industry context. There is no evident political viewpoint or partisan framing in the coverage.
The tone across the articles is positive, emphasizing the film's unexpected commercial success and strong growth in India and globally. The coverage highlights achievements and milestones, with optimistic projections and praise for the film's impact on small-budget productions, reflecting an overall favorable sentiment.
How 2 sources covered this story
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