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Japanese anime is proving its unstoppable rise in India! The much-awaited film Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba – The Movie: Infinity Castle is setting new records even before release. With extraordinary advance bookings, the movie has already collected over Rs 15 crorein pre-sales, making it one of the biggest-ever starts for a foreign animated film in India. With just two days left before its official release on September 12, the film has already outperformed the lifetime collections of other successful anime releases in India, such as Suzume and Jujutsu Kaisen 0.

According to industry tracker Sacnilk, the Haruo Sotozaki directorial has sold more than 1 lakh tickets for the opening day alone and crossed 2.5 lakh tickets for the opening weekend across India’s leading cinema chains—PVR, INOX, and Cinepolis. These numbers are historic, especially for an animated film, and show just how massive the craze for Japanese anime has become in the country. This year has been a surprising one for animated films at the Indian box office. Earlier, Mahavatar Narsimha became the biggest Indian animated hit both domestically and worldwide. Now, Demon Slayer: Infinity Castle is expected to go even further, opening the doors for anime to become a mainstream part of Indian cinema. In fact, the demand has been so high that the film has become the first anime movie to get 5 AM shows in India, proving just how dedicated anime fans are. Many shows across cities are already sold out, and weekday ticket sales are also strong, hinting at a long and successful run.

Meanwhile, the Demon Slayer franchise has a global following, and its popularity in India has grown rapidly over the past few years. The gripping storyline, visually stunning animation, and emotional depth of the characters have connected with audiences beyond Japan. With more access to anime through streaming platforms, Indian fans are now turning up in huge numbers at theatres, making this film a cultural event. The success of Demon Slayer: Infinity Castle even before release shows a major shift in Indian audience preferences. Traditionally, animated films (apart from Disney or Pixar) were seen as niche, but the record-breaking bookings for this Japanese anime prove otherwise.

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With Rs 15 crore already locked in advance sales, the movie is expected to open to packed houses and could emerge as one of the highest-grossing anime films ever in India. It is clear that anime is no longer just a trend—it is becoming a phenomenon in Indian cinema.