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Rs 2 Cr Budget, Rs 1660 Cr Collection: The Chilling Success of 'Paranormal Activity'!
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News18•28-09-2026, 17:38
Rs 2 Cr Budget, Rs 1660 Cr Collection: The Chilling Success of 'Paranormal Activity'!
- •The 2007 horror film 'Paranormal Activity' grossed Rs 1660 crore globally on a mere Rs 2 crore budget.
- •Directed by Oren Peli, the film was shot in just 7 days without big stars, using a handheld camera.
- •Its realistic, found-footage style storytelling, featuring Katie Featherston and Micah Sloat, captivated millions.
- •Initially budgeted at $15,000, Steven Spielberg's intervention led to reshoots, increasing the budget to $215,000.
- •The film, about a couple tormented by an invisible ghost, is now streaming on Amazon Prime Video and Netflix.
Key Questions Answered
Paranormal Activity was made on a budget of Rs 2 crore (initially shot for about Rs 12 lakhs before reshoots) and went on to gross over Rs 1,660 crore globally.
The film was written, directed, produced, and edited by Oren Peli in his own house using a handheld camera with a natural, unscripted style and unknown actors.
After seeing the movie, renowned director Steven Spielberg had certain scenes, particularly the climax, reshot, which increased the total budget to $215,000.
