The anime wave has officially crashed onto Indian shores, and it’s making box office history! Demon Slayer: Infinity Castle has shattered every record in the book, earning a whopping 13 crore net on day 1 in India and surpassing the lifetime earnings of the previous highest-grossing anime film, Suzume (10 crores), through pre-sales alone. This isn’t just a victory for one film—it’s a cultural moment that proves anime has found a permanent home in Indian cinema.
Let’s break down the biggest Japanese anime movies that have conquered the Indian box office and what makes Demon Slayer’s achievement so unprecedented.
Top Grossing Japanese Anime Films in India
| Rank | Movie | Approximate Collection | Release Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Demon Slayer: Infinity Castle | ₹83+ Crores (Still Running) | 2025 |
| #2 | Suzume | ₹10 Crores | 2023 |
| #3 | Your Name | ₹7+ Crores | 2017 |
| #4 | Weathering With You | ₹5+ Crores | 2019 |
| #5 | Spy x Family Code: White | ₹4+ Crores | 2024 |
The Demon Slayer Phenomenon
The film achieved a record-breaking opening weekend at the Indian box office for a pure animated film, grossing approximately 48.50 crores over the 3-day weekend. To put this in perspective, it outperformed major Bollywood releases and most Hollywood films released in 2025.
The anime has crossed 70 crores net at the Indian box office and continues to hold strong, competing with major releases like The Conjuring: Last Rites. This sustained performance shows that Demon Slayer isn’t just a flash-in-the-pan success—it has genuine staying power.
Why Demon Slayer Dominated
Several factors contributed to this historic run:
Fan Base Loyalty: Years of streaming on platforms like Netflix and Crunchyroll built a dedicated fanbase eager to experience the film on the big screen.
Strategic Release: Released by Crunchyroll through Sony Pictures Releasing in select Asian countries including India in September 2025, the timing capitalized on peak audience availability.
Quality Storytelling: Unlike previous adaptations, Infinity Castle is a feature-length multi-film adaptation, the first film of a trilogy, ensuring cinematic quality over episodic compilation.
Word-of-Mouth: The spectacular animation, emotional depth, and intense action sequences created organic buzz that brought even non-anime fans to theaters.
The Bigger Picture for Anime in India
Infinity Castle could pave the way for Japanese anime to become a more regular fixture in Indian cinemas, with franchises like One Piece, Chainsaw Man, and Jujutsu Kaisen holding potential.
The success proves that Indian audiences are hungry for diverse storytelling beyond traditional Bollywood and Hollywood fare. Anime offers unique narratives, stunning visuals, and emotional depth that resonate across cultural boundaries.
What This Means for Future Releases
With Demon Slayer setting such a high benchmark, distributors will likely be more confident in bringing Japanese anime to Indian theaters. Expect wider releases, better marketing campaigns, and potentially dubbed versions in regional languages to tap into non-English speaking markets.
The Indian anime community, long underserved by theatrical releases, finally has proof that their passion translates to box office power.
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The Cultural Shift
This isn’t just about box office numbers—it represents a generational shift in entertainment consumption. The audience that grew up streaming anime is now old enough to drive theatrical revenue, and they’re showing up in droves.
The anime revolution in India has arrived, and Demon Slayer is leading the charge. What’s your favorite anime that deserves a theatrical release?
FAQs
Which is the highest-grossing anime movie in India?
Demon Slayer: Infinity Castle is currently the highest-grossing Japanese anime movie in India, having earned over ₹83 crores and still running in theaters as of October 2025. It shattered previous records, earning 13 crores on day 1 alone and surpassing the lifetime collection of Suzume (₹10 crores) through pre-sales. For detailed box office updates.
Why is Demon Slayer: Infinity Castle so successful in India?
The film’s success stems from multiple factors: a dedicated fanbase built through streaming platforms, spectacular animation quality, being a feature-length theatrical adaptation rather than episodic compilation, and strategic release timing. It outperformed major Bollywood and Hollywood releases, proving that anime has mainstream appeal in India. Learn more about anime releases on Crunchyroll.
