Up until August 2, the film had earned 97 crores at the Indian box office. On August 3, however, according to a press release issued by Universal Pictures, Oppenheimer earned more than 3 crore. As a consequence, its total collection in India has surpassed the 100 crore mark.

Oppenheimer’s report on the box office

Oppenheimer was released on July 21, alongside Barbie, adapted by Greta Gerwig and starring Ryan Gosling and Margot Robbie. The Christopher Nolan-directed film and Barbie earned a combined 100 crore rupees in their debut week at the Indian box office. Oppenheimer earned 73.20 crore in the first week alone.

The Bhagavad Gita dispute

Since the 21st of July, when Oppenheimer was released, a segment of Indian viewers have been referencing a particular scene. Cillian Murphy’s J. Robert Oppenheimer has sex with psychologist Jean Tatlock (Florence Pugh) while she requests him to read a Sanskrit verse from a book whose title and cover are not visible. Oppenheimer, confused by Jean’s insistence, reads the verse she indicates: “Now, I am Death, destroyer of the world.”

Anurag Thakur protests the occurrence.

According to ANI sources, Information and Broadcasting Minister Anurag Thakur has adopted a firm stance on the contentious incident. In response to the objectionable scene, the minister has demanded utter accountability from the Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC).

The minister has ordered the filmmakers to immediately eliminate the controversial scene. According to ANI’s sources, he has also warned that all CBFC members who approved the screening of the film will face severe punishment.

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Shobhaa De on the dispute

Wednesday, after viewing Oppenheimer, Shobhaa De posted on Twitter, “#OppenheimerMovie left me dumbfounded.Exceptional sounds empty. Oh, about the controversy surrounding the sex scene and the Bhagavad Gita… errr…so many five-star hotels have copies of The Bhagavad Gita and the Bible in every room. Next to the bed, where numerous couples engage in sexual activity. Nobody disagrees with @ianuragthakur.”

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Obviously, the film has surpassed everyone’s expectations. “Oppenheimer” premiered to acclaim from both the critics and the audience. Wondering how much the film made on its first day of release in India across all languages? Let’s find out.

‘OPPENHEIMER’ BOX OFFICE COLLECTION DAY 1

According to Sacnilk, ‘Oppenheimer’ earned Rs 13.50 crore on its first day of release in India. Audiences flocked to theatres across the nation to behold Nolan’s mastery on the big screen in the Cillian Murphy-starring film. This year’s largest opening day for a Hollywood film in India was achieved by ‘Oppenheimer’. It has surpassed the opening day gross of ‘Fast X’ and ‘Mission: Impossible – Dead Reckoning, Part 1’.

“Oppenheimer is a film that requires multiple viewings because it contains so many nuanced characters and their perspectives that the three-hour runtime seems worthwhile. Who wouldn’t want to be in a Nolan film with such an outstanding ensemble cast? Everyone, from the mysterious cto the breathtaking Emily Blunt, the razor-sharp Matt Damon, and the charismatic Rami Malek, has so much to contribute to the film.”

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It competed with ‘Barbie’ at the box office.

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