New Delhi, Nov. 23 -- For Good is performing better than expected ahead of its full release. The film is now projected to open at Rs.18,900 crore worldwide (about $228M), placing it in excellent shape through Sunday.

International projections have also risen. The studio initially expected over Rs.5,810 crore (about $70M) across 78 overseas markets including previews. Updated estimates now suggest around Rs.6,308 crore (about $76M) by Sunday - about 15% higher than last year's first film. This is notable as the franchise is much more popular in the US than overseas.

With a global debut of Rs.18,900 crore, Wicked: For Good becomes:

the biggest worldwide opener for a Broadway musical adaptation ever,

the No. 4 Hollywood global opening of...