Demon Slayer Infinity Castle Box Office: Anime Movie earns Rs 12.6 crore on opening day in India

Release and Production - The film "Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba – The Movie: Infinity Castle" is directed by Haruo Sotozaki and has a runtime of 155 minutes [9][10]. - It is produced by Shueisha, Aniplex, Sony Pictures Networks, Toho Pictures, and Crunchyroll [9]. - The movie is a direct sequel to the fourth season of the anime series and was released worldwide on September 12, 2025, nearly two months after its premiere in Japan [8][12]. Box Office Performance - "Demon Slayer: Infinity Castle" has become the fourth highest-grossing Japanese film worldwide and the highest-grossing film of 2025 in Japan [2][12]. - It achieved the status of the highest-grossing non-Hollywood title in India, with opening day pre-sales surpassing ₹10 crore [2][5]. - The film collected ₹12.6 crore net on its opening day in India, according to Sacnilk [6][12]. Cast and Characters - The film features a prominent cast including Natsuki Hanae, Akari Kitō, Yoshitsugu Matsuoka, Hiro Shimono, Takahiro Sakurai, and Akira Ishida [3][12]. Audience Reception - The English and Hindi versions of the film performed best in the Indian box office collection [7][12]. - The film recorded an overall occupancy rate of 39.61% on its opening day, with Kochi and Chennai registering the highest occupancy [12]. Plot Overview - The plot involves the Demon Slayer Corps being drawn into the Infinity Castle, where characters Tanjiro, Nezuko, and the Hashira confront Upper Rank demons in a critical battle against Muzan Kibutsuji [11][13].