'Demon Slayer: Infinity Castle' shatters records, becomes highest-grossing anime in India

In a landmark moment for anime fans and the Indian film industry, Haruo Sotozaki’s Demon Slayer: Infinity Castle has shattered records and expectations with its explosive box office debut. The film grossed approximately ₹13 crore net on its opening day, swiftly climbing to ₹16.85 crore over just two days – cementing its position as the highest-grossing anime release ever in India and one of 2025’s major movie events.

Unprecedented Opening-Day Numbers

Released in five languages (Japanese with English subtitles, Hindi, English, Tamil, Telugu), Infinity Castle earned Rs 13 crore on day one, scoring ahead of most Bollywood and Hollywood contemporaries, including Baaghi 4 and even James Gunn’s Superman reboot. Advance bookings saw unprecedented demand, with tickets selling out for 5:00 a.m. shows, reflecting the excitement and commitment of the burgeoning anime fandom. Morning show occupancy started at 31.35% and shot up to 50.98% for night shows, with a nationwide average of 39.61%, clearly highlighting the phenomenal audience engagement.

Historic Advance Bookings and Record-Breaking Screens

Infinity Castle’s advance booking alone clocked in at ₹30 crore gross, ranking third among all films (foreign and Indian) for 2025 and sixth all-time for foreign films. The film was released on a massive 1,700 screens across India, nearly tripling initial projections due to overwhelming public demand and a fan base rivalling the biggest Bollywood blockbusters.

Genre Milestone: Anime Surges Past Bollywood

With Infinite Castle’s monsters and heroes attracting mainstream crowds, the movie beat lifetime India collections of recent fan-favourites like Suzume and Jujutsu Kaisen 0, which had grossed around ₹10 crore each. Its debut proved so powerful that it even outpaced most Indian films currently in theatres.

The Plot and Voice Cast

Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba – The Movie: Infinity Castle follows Tanjiro, Nezuko, and the elite Hashira as the Demon Slayer Corps battle Upper Rank demons within the dangerous Infinity Castle on the eve of their final confrontation with demon king Muzan Kibutsuji. Directed by Haruo Sotozaki, the film features voice talents Natsuki Hanae, Akari Kito, Yoshitsugu Matsuoka, Hiro Shimono, Takahiro Sakurai, and Akira Ishida.