India, April 29 -- Michael worldwide box office collection: The biopic of Michael Jackson is on course to become the highest-grossing film of the year so far. Michael, which stars the pop icon's nephew, Jaafar Jackson, in the lead role, had a stellar opening, minting over $217 million worldwide. After a stellar Monday, it has added a few million to that and also crossed $100 million at the North American box office.

Michael released worldwide on Friday with paid previews in some markets on Thursday evening. According to the makers, the film raked in over $13 million from paid previews. It collected $97 million in the US and Canada in its opening weekend, the best for any biopic in film history. Michael's $97-million opening weekend surpa...