Verity Box Office Collection Day 1: Dakota Johnson And Anne Hathaway's Psychological Thriller Film Opens To ₹1.89 Crore In India

Verity, a psychological erotic thriller directed by Michael Showalter and based on Colleen Hoover's novel, premiered in Indian theaters on October 2nd. The film features Anne Hathaway, Dakota Johnson, and Josh Hartnett in the lead roles. Despite the anticipation surrounding the adaptation and its A-list cast, Verity's opening day collection in India was modest.

According to Sacnilk, the movie earned Rs 1.89 crore net in India, with a total gross collection of Rs 2.12 crore. The film's worldwide gross collection is also Rs 2.12 crore so far, with no separate overseas figure available. Verity reportedly had a budget of around $40 million, which makes its opening-day India collection relatively low compared to its budget.

However, as an international production, the film's overall theatrical success will largely depend on its performance in overseas markets. Dakota Johnson, who plays Lowen Ashleigh, a writer hired by Jeremy Crawford (Josh Hartnett) to complete her late sister Verity Crawford's (Anne Hathaway) unfinished book series, shared a post on Instagram saying, "I would kiss Annie for the rest of my life."

The film is adapted from Hoover's bestselling novel and follows Johnson's character as she uncovers disturbing secrets about the Crawford family, raising questions about Verity's psychological state and possible connections to her writings. The Free Press Journal reviewer gave Verity a 3-star rating out of 5, praising the film's twists and performances while acknowledging its improbable plot and excessiveness. The reviewer's most unsettling question is whether shock has been mistaken for substance.