Box office report: Fresh momentum has been observed at the Indian box office as a three-way contest continues between Bollywood, Hollywood and South Indian cinema.
Current trends show Dhurandharmaintaining a clear lead, while Avatar: Fire and Ash and regional titles continue with steadier performances.
Strong dominance has been recorded by Dhurandhar, directed by Aditya Dhar, which has entered its third week with sustained audience interest.
Dhurandhar box office collection
Within just 19 days of release, the spy thriller has crossed the Rs 500-crore mark in India and is now closing in on the Rs 600-crore milestone. The film features Ranveer Singh and Akshaye Khanna in lead roles, alongside a strong supporting cast including Arjun Rampal, Sanjay Dutt, R. Madhavan and Sara Arjun.
On Day 19, a marginal uptick was reported after the film recorded its lowest single-day figures earlier in the week. After earning Rs 16.5 crore on Day 18, collections rose to Rs 17.25 crore on Day 19, taking the total domestic net to Rs 589.50 crore. Occupancy levels have remained stable across key circuits, indicating sustained word-of-mouth support.
Internationally, the film has also continued its strong run. According to industry tracker Sacnilk, Dhurandhar has amassed Rs 876.5 crore worldwide so far. With overseas markets still contributing steadily, expectations have been raised around the film’s potential to breach the Rs 1,000-crore global mark in the coming days.
Avatar: Fire and Ash box office collection
Meanwhile, James Cameron’s Avatar: Fire and Ash, the third instalment in the blockbuster franchise, has shown a different trajectory in India. Released on December 19, 2025, the film opened to Rs 19 crore, followed by Rs 22.5 crore on Day 2 and Rs 25.75 crore on Day 3. A notable dip was seen on its first Monday, when collections fell to Rs 9 crore. On Day 5, the film stabilised slightly, earning Rs 9.25 crore.
While Avatar: Fire and Ash continues to perform strongly in overseas markets, its Indian numbers remain moderate when compared to the pace set by Dhurandhar. The contrast highlights the current audience tilt towards high-octane domestic spectacles with rooted storytelling.
