Demon Slayer - To The Hashira Training Breaks Records with Impressive Opening Weekend in India

Sony Pictures Entertainment informed Sportkseeda that the Demon Slayer - To The Hashira Training movie had the highest opening weekend for any international film in India in 2024, with a collection of 4.6 crores.

Before the release of Demon Slayer season 4, the anime premiered the Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba - To The Hashira Training movie in India on Thursday, February 22, 2024. The movie is a compilation of the final episode of the third season and the first episode of the fourth season.

Demon Slayer - To The Hashira Training movie amasses 4.6 crores in opening weekend

Nezuko carrying Tanjiro in the movie (Image via Ufotable) - Demon Slayer - To The Hashira Training movie amasses 4.6 crores in opening weekend

Nezuko is seen carrying Tanjiro in the movie, as shown in an image by Ufotable.

According to Sony Pictures Entertainment, Demon Slayer - To The Hashira Training movie achieved the highest opening weekend box office collection for an international film in India this year.

Demon Slayer - To The Hashira Training was introduced to India through the collaborative efforts of Aniplex Inc., Crunchyroll, and Sony Pictures Entertainment. The anime has garnered a strong following among the youth in India, with fans showing tremendous support. This is reflected in the impressive opening weekend earnings of over ₹4.6 crores for the film.

Kamado Tanjiro as seen in the movie (Image via Ufotable)

Kamado Tanjiro as seen in the movie (Image via Ufotable)

Moreover, the collection has been growing with the film's popularity increasing throughout its opening week.

The collections for the film are as follows:

Thursday - ₹94,02,835

Friday - ₹1,13,14,277

Saturday - ₹1,28,91,606

Sunday - ₹1,31,96,639

Monday - ₹28,17,564

Tuesday - ₹23,71,349

With that, Demon Slayer - To The Hashira Training has amassed a total of ₹5,19,94,270 till Tuesday.

Tengen Uzui as seen in the anime movie (Image via Ufotable)

Tengen Uzui as seen in the anime movie (Image via Ufotable)

The film has set a new record for the biggest opening day and weekend for any International or Hollywood film in 2024. It has also achieved the second-highest opening of all time for an anime film in India.

Following the viewing of the film, Indian fans are eagerly anticipating the release of the next installment in the franchise.

What is Demon Slayer - To The Hashira Training about?

Nezuko Kamado as seen in the movie (Image via Ufotable) - What is Demon Slayer - To The Hashira Training about?

Nezuko Kamado, as depicted in the movie (Image via Ufotable), is a central character in Demon Slayer - To The Hashira Training, a compilation movie. The first part of the film revisits the conclusion of the Swordsmith Village Arc, where Tanjiro emerges victorious against Hantengu and Nezuko overcomes her vulnerability to sunlight.

Following this, the movie kicks off with Nezuko successfully overcoming the sun, leading the Hashira to believe that Kibutsuji Muzan would soon take action. Consequently, the Hashira made the decision to train all of their Demon Slayers in order to achieve the Demon Slayer mark, in anticipation of the impending confrontation with Muzan.

Editor's P/S:

The success of "Demon Slayer - To The Hashira Training" in India is a testament to the growing popularity of anime in the country. The film's impressive opening weekend collection demonstrates the strong fan base that the series has built in India, and its cultural significance. As anime continues to gain traction, it's exciting to see Indian audiences embracing and celebrating these stories from Japan.

The film's success also highlights the importance of collaboration and cross-cultural exchange. The partnership between Aniplex Inc., Crunchyroll, and Sony Pictures Entertainment has brought this beloved anime to Indian audiences, providing them with an opportunity to experience the captivating storytelling and stunning visuals that have made "Demon Slayer" a global phenomenon.