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Obsession box office collection day 5: Curry Barker's horror film witnesses growth, earns over 12 crore in India

Obsession box office collection day 5: The film made on a shoestring budget of under $1 million, has earned $104 million in the US and $148 million worldwide.

Updated on: Jun 3, 2026, 06:46:03 IST
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Obsession India box office collection day 5: The horror sensation of the year is undoubtedly the new film Obsession, which seems to have taken social media by storm over the last few days. Directed by debutant filmmaker Curry Barker, the film has not only dominated social media conversations but has also translated its viral buzz into impressive box office numbers. The horror thriller has found a foothold in India as well. Here's a look at how Obsession has performed at the Indian box office so far. (Also read: Why Bollywood can never make an Obsession or Backrooms: Censor Board, star system kill innovation in India, say viewers)

Obsession box office update

Obsession box office collection day 5: The film marks the directorial debut of 26-year-old Curry Barker.
Obsession box office collection day 5: The film marks the directorial debut of 26-year-old Curry Barker.

The latest report on Sacnilk states that Obsession has collected 2.63 crore on Tuesday, its 5th day in Indian theatres. This is a growth in numbers compared to Monday's, when it minted 2.00 crore. This is a great sign, reflecting the wonderful word of mouth generated on social media about the film shattering records worldwide. This brings the total India gross collections to 14.78 crore and the total India net to 12.38 crore so far.

Bollywood stars go gaga over Obsession

Kartik Aaryan was among the first Bollywood celebrities to publicly praise the film. Sharing his reaction online, the actor wrote, “One of the best horror films after a very long time. Absolutely obsessed with #Obsession. Don’t miss this one.”

The story follows Bear (Michael Johnston), a lonely, hopeless romantic working at a music store who has been quietly in love with his childhood friend and coworker Nikki (Inde Navarrette). After yet another failed attempt to confess his feelings, Bear turns to a mysterious crystal shop and buys a strange trinket called the One Wish Willow. He makes a desperate wish: that Nikki would love him more than anyone else in the world.

The wish comes true in the worst possible way. Nikki’s feelings become overwhelming, obsessive and unstable. Her affection turns suffocating, almost violent in its intensity. She cannot bear to be away from Bear, reacts with panic when he leaves, and begins displaying deeply disturbing behaviour as her love transforms into fixation.

 
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Santanu Das is a Senior Content Producer at Hindustan Times with over 5 years of experience, writing on films, pop culture and film festivals. He has a keen interest in writing about South Asian independent films and has covered several film festivals, including Sundance and CPH: Docx. He also brings a sharp perspective to the monthly column called The Fault in Our Stars, where he writes about a recent film/series and what stops the ‘good’ from becoming ‘great’. A gold medalist from Banaras Hindu University, Santanu completed his postgraduate studies in English from Jadavpur University. He is also a Rotten Tomatoes-certified film critic. When not watching films or speaking to celebrities, Santanu can be found reading a book. Some of his favourite films are Aparajito, Ponyo and The Double Life of Veronique. His favourite books include The Corrections, The God of Small Things and A Room of One's Own. Santanu continues to write passionately about films and celebrity culture. He brings a relatable, as well as critically informed, lens to entertainment and culture for a wide audience. Find him on LinkedIn: santanudasfilm Instagram: @santupecha

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