India, Sept. 6 -- For a horror film to trump a big tentpole action film at the box office is a big deal in itself. Then, when you factor in that the horror film is from Hollywood, and the actioner features one of Bollywood's big young stars, it becomes an even bigger achievement. But that is exactly what The Conjuring: Last Rites has managed at the Indian box office. With a massive Rs.18-crore opening, the film has managed to beat the new Hindi releases of the week - Baaghi 4 and The Bengal Files.

On its opening day in India this Friday, The Conjuring: Last Rites earned an estimated Rs.18 crore net at the box office, one of the best ever starts for a horror film in the country. The film managed to outpace not just other Hollywood horror ...