The Demon Slayer - To The Hashira Training movie has achieved the highest opening weekend for any international film in India in 2024, with a record-breaking collection of 4.6 crores. This reflects the growing popularity of anime among Indian audiences.
Demon Slayer - To The Hashira Training Sets Box Office Record in India
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Sony Pictures Entertainment announced that the Demon Slayer - To The Hashira Training movie has achieved the highest opening weekend for any international film in India in 2024, raking in a staggering 4.6 crores. This remarkable feat solidifies the anime's immense popularity among Indian audiences.
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The movie, released on February 22, 2024, before the launch of Demon Slayer season 4, serves as a compilation of the final episode of the third season and the first episode of the fourth season. With the collaboration of Aniplex Inc., Crunchyroll, and Sony Pictures Entertainment, the film made its way to Indian theaters, capturing the hearts of countless fans across the country.
The exceptional opening weekend collection of over ₹4.6 crores speaks volumes about the growing interest in anime among Indian youth. The film's popularity continued to soar throughout its opening week, leading to an impressive total collection of ₹5,19,94,270 by Tuesday.
Record-Breaking Opening Weekend
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The box office figures for the film's opening weekend are as follows:
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- Thursday - ₹94,02,835
- Friday - ₹1,13,14,277
- Saturday - ₹1,28,91,606
- Sunday - ₹1,31,96,639
- Monday - ₹28,17,564
- Tuesday - ₹23,71,349
Demon Slayer - To The Hashira Training not only secured the highest opening day and weekend for any international or Hollywood film in 2024 but also became the second-biggest opening of all time for an anime film in India. The film's success has left fans eagerly anticipating the release of the next installment in the franchise.
Plot and Synopsis
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The movie's plot revolves around the Hashira Training Arc, which begins after the events of the Swordsmith Village Arc. In this arc, Tanjiro emerges victorious against Hantengu, while Nezuko overcomes her weakness to sunlight. With Nezuko's triumph, the Hashira grow increasingly convinced that Kibutsuji Muzan will soon make his move. In preparation for the impending battle against Muzan, the Hashira embark on training all their Demon Slayers to attain the coveted Demon Slayer mark.
Growing Popularity of Anime in India
The overwhelming response from Indian fans has solidified anime's place in the hearts of Indian audiences. Demon Slayer - To The Hashira Training's record-breaking success at the box office reflects the growing popularity of anime in India, promising a bright future for the genre in the country.
