MUMBAI: The Adventures of Tintin: The Secret of the Unicorn has become the highest grossing animated film in India with a total gross of Rs 254.4 million at the box office while in its fourth week in theatres.

Sony Pictures India managing director Kercy Daruwala said, "The film has been bolstered by strong word-of-mouth and we expect it to play for several more weeks. It is bringing in a lot of bulk bookings and repeat audiences because of the great 3D experience."

The film had earlier achieved the highest opening of all time for an animated film with a gross of Rs 73.5 million when it released on 11 November with 351 prints including English and Hindi in 3D, 2D and IMAX 3D formats.

The Adventures of Tintin has grossed approximately $221.6m internationally in box-office collections through its recent release in select territories, with several major territories such as the US, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, South Africa and Latin America yet to release.