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Obsession Becomes India's Top Hollywood Hit 2026, Nets INR78.6 Crore

6/24/2026

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Summary

Obsession Tops India

Obsession, directed by Curry Barker, became the highest-grossing Hollywood film in India in 2026, earning a net INR78.60 crore (INR93.60 crore gross).
The film opened in Indian cinemas on May 29, 2026.
Barker said he never expected the hit and was shocked by a flood of comedy videos, fan art and scene recreations.
Globally, Obsession has earned $334.4 million, ranking seventh among 2026 releases and the year’s top-grossing horror film.

Summary

Barker Secures Leverage

Curry Barker says his hit “Obsession” secured final-cut rights, giving him leverage for future contracts.
He believes the success may push studios to trust individual filmmakers again.
Barker compares today’s algorithm-driven market with an earlier era when directors had more artistic control.
He advises newcomers to keep going, avoid clinging to ideas, and focus on execution.

History

Historical Context

Steven Spielberg’s *Jaws* opened on June 20 1975 in 464 U.S. theaters, expanding to 675 and earning $497 million worldwide, establishing the first wide-release summer blockbuster. Universal’s aggressive TV campaign proved that a single director could drive massive box-office returns, a model that today guides studios such as Bollywood’s Curry Barker for his 2026 horror hit *Obsession*.

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Obsession Tops India

Obsession, directed by Curry Barker, became the highest-grossing Hollywood film in India in 2026, earning a net INR78.60 crore (INR93.60 crore gross).
The film opened in Indian cinemas on May 29, 2026.
Barker said he never expected the hit and was shocked by a flood of comedy videos, fan art and scene recreations.
Globally, Obsession has earned $334.4 million, ranking seventh among 2026 releases and the year’s top-grossing horror film.

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