Superman Soars High at the Box Office on Opening Day

The highly anticipated film 'Superman' has made its debut in theaters worldwide, featuring David Corenswet as the iconic superhero. With an impressive opening day collection of approximately Rs 7 crore in India, it has outperformed local Bollywood releases. Corenswet, who takes over the role from Henry Cavill, has received significant praise for his performance. The film also stars Rachel Brosnahan as Lois Lane and Nicholas Hoult as Lex Luthor. In an interview, Corenswet shared his initial hesitations about accepting the role but ultimately embraced the opportunity. Read on to learn more about the film's success and its cast.

By Narendra Chaudhary Jul 12, 2025, 12:48 IST

Superman Makes a Grand Entrance

The much-anticipated film 'Superman' has finally hit theaters globally, creating significant excitement prior to its release. Featuring David Corenswet in the lead role, this movie marks the return of Superman to the cinematic landscape after an eight-year hiatus. Corenswet takes over the iconic role from Henry Cavill and has been receiving widespread acclaim for his portrayal. The film has garnered a substantial fanbase in India, where it is competing fiercely with Bollywood releases this week.

Box Office Performance in India on Day 1

As reported by ETimes, 'Superman' had a remarkable debut in India, raking in around Rs 7 crore. The film has outperformed other recent releases, with Rajkummar Rao's 'Maalik' and Shanaya Kapoor's 'Aankhon Ki Gustaakhiyan' earning only Rs 3.35 crore and Rs 35 lakh, respectively.

Cast and Characters

In addition to David Corenswet, the film features Rachel Brosnahan and Nicholas Hoult. Brosnahan portrays Lois Lane, the journalist and love interest of Clark Kent, while Hoult plays Lex Luthor, the film's main antagonist who harbors a deep-seated hatred for Superman.

David Corenswet's Thoughts on the Role

During an interview with GQ, Corenswet expressed his initial reservations about taking on the legendary role of Superman. He stated, “A role like Superman seems like something that everybody would want, and that’s not true. There are some people who wouldn’t want that role and who would, if given the opportunity, say no. I am obviously not one of those people. But I certainly tried to think of reasons not to.”

He further elaborated, “Ultimately, what I landed on for myself was, if this is the only role I get to play for the rest of my life, and that means whether I get to play it once or get to play it 10 times, would I still say yes? And the answer was yes.”

Supporting Cast

'Superman' also features Edi Gathegi, Anthony Carrigan, Nathan Fillion, and Isabela Merced in various supporting roles.