May 01, 2026 3:19pm IST
‘The Devil Wears Prada 2’ Matches ‘Michael’ in Paid Previews: Registers ₹1.7 Crore Opening in India
"The Devil Wears Prada 2" has opened in India with a measured but competitive start, collecting ₹1.7 crore from paid previews on Thursday ahead of its release today (May 1). The film, led by Meryl Streep, Anne Hathaway and Emily Blunt, enters theatres with early traction driven by advance screenings across key markets.
Notably, the preview numbers place the film on par with "Michael", which has also reported ₹1.7 crore in paid previews on the Thursday the film released. With both titles registering identical early figures, the box office narrative is shaping into a direct comparison between two distinctly positioned films targeting overlapping urban audiences.
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Early responses from preview screenings have been positive, contributing to initial footfalls and helping the sequel establish recall among audiences familiar with the original film. The combination of returning cast and brand recognition appears to be translating into steady turnout, particularly in multiplex-driven circuits.
While projections had indicated the film could push past "Michael"'s mark with extended previews, the current figure still positions it within a competitive opening bracket. The focus now shifts to full-day collections and whether the film can build on this base through the weekend.
With "The Devil Wears Prada 2" and "Michael" starting at the same point, the coming days will be key in determining which film gains momentum. As occupancy trends and word of mouth begin to take shape, the early tie sets up a closely watched box office race in the days ahead.
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