Moonwalking to Millions: Jaafar Jackson’s Michael Crosses Rs 52 Crore in India — Hollywood’s Surprise Blockbuster of 2026?

Nobody saw this coming — and that’s precisely what makes it thrilling. Michael, the biographical drama starring Jaafar Jackson as his legendary father, has quietly become one of the biggest Hollywood success stories India has seen in years. After a strong Week 1 haul of Rs 31.25 crore, the film held remarkably steady in Week 2, adding another Rs 20.55 crore with just a 30% drop. Total gross after 14 days? A jaw-dropping Rs 51.80 crore.

For context, Taylor Swift’s Eras Tour concert film — a global phenomenon — managed barely Rs 13 crore in India. Bohemian Rhapsody, one of the most beloved musical biopics ever made, scraped together only Rs 7 crore back in 2018. Michael is now looking at a final tally near Rs 75 crore, which would be nothing short of historic for the genre.

What’s driving this unexpected love affair between Indian audiences and MJ’s story? Is it nostalgia, the music, or is Jaafar Jackson simply that compelling on screen?