Doraemon has posted a strong theatrical start in India, with Doraemon Castle of the Undersea Devil closing its opening weekend at Rs 9.25 crore gross. The haul gives the long-running anime franchise a clear commercial win and places the film among the stronger niche theatrical performers currently in the market.
The film earned Rs 2.90 crore on day one, Rs 2.60 crore on day two, and Rs 3.75 crore on day three. Those numbers show the release drew steady audience interest across the weekend and converted its brand familiarity into solid ticket sales.
Opening Weekend Shows Strong Momentum
The Rs 9.25 crore opening is significant because anime remains a selective theatrical category in India, where only a handful of titles break out beyond a concentrated fan base. Doraemon Castle of the Undersea Devil managed that with a franchise rooted in mainstream recognition, giving it an advantage that many imported animated releases do not enjoy.
The weekend total also reinforces how established legacy titles can still command real box office strength when supported by strong recall and accessible storytelling. In a market where anime releases often depend on event viewing, Doraemon has delivered a cleaner and broader commercial result.
Film Details And Story
Doraemon Castle of the Undersea Devil is the 2026 animated science fantasy adventure from Shin-Ei Animation. It is directed by Tetsuo Yajima and serves as a new take on Doraemon: Nobita and the Castle of the Undersea Devil, the 1983 feature directed by Tsutomu Shibayama. The film is part of the long-running Doraemon movie franchise, one of Japan’s most enduring family entertainment brands.
The story follows Nobita and his friends as an undersea camping trip turns into a high-stakes mission. Their journey leads them to the hidden Mu Federation and into a confrontation with Poseidon, a rogue ancient system tied to Atlantis and a threat powerful enough to endanger Earth.
A Big Win For Doraemon In India
For the Indian market, this is more than a routine franchise outing. The weekend haul positions the film as a standout anime performer, especially for a title built around a legacy children’s property rather than a newer action-driven fandom. At Rs 9.25 crore gross in three days, the film has already established itself as a notable success in its category.
It also underlines Doraemon‘s strength as a theatrical brand in India. The character’s long-standing visibility has translated into box office consistency, allowing the franchise to remain commercially relevant even as the anime exhibition space becomes more crowded and competitive. That staying power is what makes this opening weekend figure particularly notable.
Stay updated with box office collections, box office collection worldwide, Bollywood box office collection, Hindi, Tamil, Hollywood box office collection
