MOVIE DESK: Dhurandhar Dominates: Film Beats Avatar 3 at the Box Office
Ranveer Singh’s spy thriller Dhurandhar continues its remarkable run at the Indian box office, even as James Cameron’s highly anticipated Avatar: Fire and Ash arrived on December 19.
The Bollywood film, released on December 5, has held strong against the Hollywood giant, proving local stories can dominate.
Impressive Day 15 Performance
On its 15th day, Dhurandhar earned around Rs 22.50 crore net in India across languages.
This figure edged past Avatar: Fire and Ash’s opening day collection of approximately Rs.20 crore.
Trade analysts note the steady footfalls reflect strong word-of-mouth support for the Aditya Dhar directorial.
Overall Box Office Dominance
Dhurandhar has amassed Rs.483 crore net domestically so far, with worldwide gross exceeding Rs.730 crore.
It remains on track to cross the Rs.500 crore club in India over the upcoming weekend.
The film’s gripping narrative and ensemble performances have kept audiences engaged into the third week.
Competition Context
Avatar: Fire and Ash, the third installment in the franchise, opened solidly but fell short of its predecessor’s benchmarks in India.
Despite premium formats like IMAX, it faced tough rivalry from the holdover Hindi blockbuster.
Both films cater to different audiences, yet Dhurandhar’s momentum highlights shifting preferences.
Milestone Achievements
- Became Ranveer Singh’s highest-grossing film ever.
- Set records for second-week collections in Hindi cinema.
- First A-rated Hindi film to achieve such massive numbers.