Box Office Report — 18 July 2026
Today's top theatrical earners with India net and worldwide gross figures, as of 18 July 2026.
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The box office landscape on 18 July 2026 tells a clear story of one massive opener, while a slew of regional releases jostle for attention in its wake. With all films exactly two days into their runs, the numbers reveal which titles have clicked with audiences and which are struggling to build momentum.
A Hollywood Titan Takes the Lead
The Odyssey is the undisputed champion of the day, pulling in an India net of ₹17.40Cr and a worldwide gross of ₹20.76Cr. That’s a commanding start, more than 34 times the earnings of the next closest contender. Its performance signals strong initial buzz, though the real test will be whether it holds over the weekend. For now, it’s the only film in the list with a serious shot at a sustained theatrical run.
In second place, Oh..! Sukumari (Tollywood) managed a modest ₹0.51Cr net in India, totalling ₹0.57Cr worldwide. It’s a respectable start for a regional title, but far from the breakout momentum needed to challenge the top spot.
Regional Releases: A Mixed Bag
The rest of the top ten is a snapshot of how crowded the second tier is. Kollywood’s Arulvaan (₹0.39Cr India net) and Anbe Diana (₹0.30Cr) are neck-and-neck, though both are hovering below the half-crore mark. Dastaar (Pollywood) follows with ₹0.21Cr, while Mister Middle Class (Tollywood) rounds out the middle with ₹0.16Cr.
At the lower end, Achyuta Avataaram (Mollywood) earned just ₹0.08Cr, and three titles—MRP (Neekentha Naakentha), Raja The Raja, and Bol Bol Rani—each grossed less than ₹0.05Cr worldwide. These are essentially soft openings, and unless word-of-mouth picks up sharply, they’ll likely fade from the conversation quickly.
| # | Film | Language | India Net | Worldwide | Days |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | The Odyssey | Hollywood | ₹17.40Cr | ₹20.76Cr | 2 |
| 2 | Oh..! Sukumari | Tollywood | ₹0.51Cr | ₹0.57Cr | 2 |
| 3 | Arulvaan | Kollywood | ₹0.39Cr | ₹0.44Cr | 2 |
| 4 | Anbe Diana | Kollywood | ₹0.30Cr | ₹0.34Cr | 2 |
| 5 | Dastaar | Pollywood | ₹0.21Cr | ₹0.24Cr | 2 |
| 6 | Mister Middle Class | Tollywood | ₹0.16Cr | ₹0.18Cr | 2 |
| 7 | Achyuta Avataaram | Mollywood | ₹0.08Cr | ₹0.09Cr | 2 |
| 8 | MRP (Neekentha Naakentha) | Tollywood | ₹0.03Cr | ₹0.04Cr | 2 |
| 9 | Raja The Raja | Tollywood | ₹0.03Cr | ₹0.04Cr | 2 |
| 10 | Bol Bol Rani | — | ₹0.02Cr | ₹0.03Cr | 2 |
These figures are compiled from daily box office tracking and will be updated as the day progresses. Check back tomorrow for the latest standings and fresh insights.