India, April 26 -- Michael worldwide box office collection: The biopic of Michael Jackson has taken a roaring start at the global box office, minting $82 million worldwide on its first day. The film is now projected to make over $200 million in its opening weekend, a record for any live-action film this year and also the best start for any biopic in history.

Michael, which stars his nephew Jaafar Jackson in the titular role, 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. Box Office Mojo reported its day 1 earnings in North America at $39 million, the highest ever for any biopic, beating Oppenheimer's $33 million mark. Ove...