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Hollywood's niche films thrive in India with urban audience embracing original versions

By Lata Jhaโ€ขLivemint

Niche Hollywood films are rebounding in India, with Michael and F1: The Movie finding strong urban traction in original versions. But exhibitors say dubbing remains key to scaling beyond metros into tier-two and tier-three markets.

Recent successes underline the shift. Michael, a biopic on singer Michael Jackson, has earned over 50 crore in India at last count. Earlier, sports drama F1: The Movie crossed the 100 crore mark.

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