Box Office Report — 9 July 2026
Today's top theatrical earners with India net and worldwide gross figures, as of 9 July 2026.
The box office landscape this week is a fascinating study in contrasts, where the global spectacle of the FIFA World Cup 2026 jostles for screen space with powerhouse regional and Bollywood releases. While the football matches generate cultural buzz in specific markets, the real commercial weight is being thrown by Indian cinema, showing exactly where audience loyalty—and spending power—currently resides.
The Silver Screen vs. The Beautiful Game
The top five spots on the chart are entirely occupied by FIFA World Cup 2026 screenings, but their box office figures are symbolic rather than seismic. FIFA World Cup 2026 - Argentina Vs Egypt leads the international charge with a modest ₹0.07Cr India net and ₹0.08Cr worldwide after just three days. The remaining matches—from Portugal Vs Spain to Canada vs Morocco—register nominal earnings of ₹0.01Cr each, indicating niche, community-driven turnout in cinema halls rather than mainstream theatrical blockbuster status.
This is where the gap between spectacle and commercial cinema becomes stark. While the World Cup brings in foot traffic for live screenings, it hasn’t dented the momentum of fresh Indian releases, all of which have been running for a full week.
The Heavy Hitters Arrive
The real story of the week is the debut of Alpha, which storms in at #6 with an impressive ₹44.95Cr India net and ₹74.89Cr worldwide in just seven days. This Bollywood title is proving to have solid legs, carving out a wide family audience. Fresh off its opening week, Gatta Kusthi 2 is also performing strongly for Kollywood, netting ₹20.35Cr in India. Meanwhile, the Telugu market is showing depth with Nagabandham - The Secret Treasure (₹14.18Cr India net) and Rao Bahadur (₹5.16Cr India net), both enjoying healthy worldwide multiples.
A notable outlier is Baby Do Die Do, which shows a domestic net of ₹3.11Cr against a worldwide gross of ₹2.92Cr—a rare instance where overseas figures trail domestic, suggesting a highly localized appeal.
The table below captures the full picture, from football fever to film frenzy.
| # | Film | Language | India Net | Worldwide | Days |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | FIFA World Cup 2026 - Argentina Vs Egypt | Hollywood | ₹0.07Cr | ₹0.08Cr | 3 |
| 2 | FIFA World Cup 2026 - Portugal Vs Spain | Hollywood | ₹0.01Cr | ₹0.01Cr | 3 |
| 3 | FIFA World Cup 2026 - Brazil Vs Norway | Hollywood | ₹0.01Cr | ₹0.01Cr | 5 |
| 4 | FIFA World Cup 2026 - Argentina Vs Cabo Verde | Hollywood | ₹0.01Cr | ₹0.01Cr | 6 |
| 5 | FIFA World Cup 2026 - Canada vs Morocco | Hollywood | ₹0.01Cr | ₹0.01Cr | 6 |
| 6 | Alpha | Bollywood | ₹44.95Cr | ₹74.89Cr | 7 |
| 7 | Gatta Kusthi 2 | Kollywood | ₹20.35Cr | ₹28.38Cr | 7 |
| 8 | Nagabandham - The Secret Treasure | Tollywood | ₹14.18Cr | ₹16.58Cr | 7 |
| 9 | Rao Bahadur | Tollywood | ₹5.16Cr | ₹9.55Cr | 7 |
| 10 | Baby Do Die Do | Bollywood | ₹3.11Cr | ₹2.92Cr | 7 |
Figures are compiled from daily box office tracking and update through the day. Check back tomorrow for the latest standings.