- By Sukanya Saha
- Tue, 01 Aug 2023 11:55 AM (IST)
- Source:JND
Barbie Vs Oppenheimer Box Office Day 11: On July 21, Hollywood witnessed its most significant box office showdown as Greta Gerwig's 'Barbie' and Christopher Nolan's 'Oppenheimer' went head-to-head. Both films received widespread acclaim and have been performing strongly at the box office. In India, 'Oppenheimer' is outperforming 'Barbie' by a significant margin, with a substantial difference in their box office collections.
Based on preliminary trade estimates, 'Barbie' earned less than 'Oppenheimer' at the Indian box office on the eleventh day since its theatrical release. While Greta Gerwig's film features Margot Robbie and Ryan Gosling, Christopher Nolan's movie stars Cillian Murphy in the lead role.
On Monday, July 31, 'Barbie' grossed around Rs 85 lakh, bringing its total collection to Rs 36.10 crore. The film had an overall occupancy of 16.50 per cent on that day. In contrast, 'Oppenheimer' collected Rs 3 crore on Day 11, and its total box office collection currently stands at Rs 95.15 crore. It is expected to soon cross the Rs 100 crore mark.
About Barbie:
In the film directed by Greta Gerwig, Margot Robbie and Ryan Gosling take on the lead roles of 'Barbie' and 'Ken', respectively. It follows Barbie's journey as she explores the delights and challenges of living in the human world.
The movie boasts an extensive ensemble cast, including America Ferrera, Kate McKinnon, Michael Cera, Ariana Greenblatt, Issa Rae, Rhea Perlman, Will Ferrell, Ana Cruz Kayne, Emma Mackey, Hari Nef, Alexandra Shipp, Kingsley Ben-Adir, Simu Liu, Ncuti Gatwa, Scott Evans, Jamie Demetriou, Connor Swindells, Sharon Rooney, Nicola Coughlan, Ritu Arya, Dua Lipa, and Helen Mirren.
About Oppenheimer:
In Christopher Nolan's movie 'Oppenheimer,' Cillian Murphy (known for his role in Peaky Blinders) portrays the character of Robert J Oppenheimer, often referred to as 'the father of the atomic bomb.' The film's ensemble cast also includes Emily Blunt, who takes on the role of Oppenheimer's wife, biologist Kitty Oppenheimer, Matt Damon as Manhattan Project director Lt Leslie Groves Jr, Florence Pugh as Oppenheimer's former fiancée, psychiatrist, and physician Jean Tatlock, and Robert Downey Jr as Lewis Strauss, the former chairman of the Atomic Energy Commission.
For those who might not be familiar, 'Oppenheimer' draws inspiration from the 2005 biography titled ‘American Prometheus: The Triumph and Tragedy of J. Robert Oppenheimer,’ authored by Kai Bird and Martin J Sherwin. The movie also features an impressive cast, including Rami Malek, Gary Oldman, Dane DeHaan, Josh Hartnett, Kenneth Branagh, Matthew Modine, Casey Affleck, Alden Ehrenreich, and Jason Clarke.