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Following weeks of anticipation The Conjuring: Last Rites has finally hit the Indian theatres. Despite stiff competition from notable releases the Hollywood biggie has managed to steal the spotlight registering record breaking debut on day 1. Lets take a look at how the Michael Chaves directorial performed on the opening day at the Indian box office. The Conjuring: Last Rites Box office collection day 1 According to early estimates by Sacnilk The Conjuring: Last Rites collected around Rs 18 crore across all languages in India. In comparison Tiger Shroffs Baaghi 4 raked in Rs 12 crore on its opening day whereas Vivek Agnihotris The Bengal Files collected Rs 1.75 crore on Day 1. Despite a clash with domestic releases Conjuring managed to make a strong debut and raked in approximately Rs 21 crore for all languages in India. The Conjuring registered an overall occupancy of 55.46 per cent on Day 1. The Horror Franchises dubbed in Hindi Tamil and Telugu pulled in maximum footfalls from cities like Chennai Kolkata and Bengaluru. With an impressive 2000+ screens nationwide the film has set an impressive benchmark for Horror releases in India. Moreover with its record-breaking debut the film has instantly cemented its place as Indias biggest ever Hollywood opener. About The Conjuring: Last Rites Helmed by Michael Chaves and bankrolled by James Wan and Peter Safran The Conjuring: Last Rites sees Patrick Wilson Vera Farmiga Mia Tomlinson and Ben Hardy anchoring the final chapter. Overseas the movie has made an equally impressive start with reports registering $50 million and $55 million opening weekend. In India the movie could soon enter the Rs 100 crore club. With this pace the film could leave a mark in the history of Indian horror movies. Story Highlights The Conjuring: Last Rites made a record-breaking Indian debut of Rs 18 crore across all languages. The Conjuring registered an overall occupancy of 55.46 per cent on Day 1. With an impressive debut the film has instantly cemented its place as Indias biggest ever Hollywood opener.