Mumbai, January 17, 2026
Several new films debuted in theaters on January 16, but the fresh releases failed to create major impact at the Indian box office. Moviegoers instead continued to prefer previously running titles, resulting in modest opening numbers for the latest films. Here is the full breakdown of Friday’s box office performance for Rahu Ketu, Happy Patel, 28 Years Later: The Bone Temple, The Raja Saab, and Dhurandhar.
‘Rahu Ketu’ Posts a Weak Opening Day
Pulkit Samrat and Varun Sharma’s comedy-thriller Rahu Ketu released on January 16 and received mixed audience reactions. The film opened to a soft performance, collecting only ₹1 crore on its first day.
‘Happy Patel: Khatarnaak Jasoos’ Opens Slightly Better
Aamir Khan’s home production Happy Patel: Khatarnaak Jasoos, starring Veer Das, Aamir Khan, and Mona Singh, finally hit theaters amid decent buzz. The film registered a slightly better opening than Rahu Ketu, earning ₹1.25 crore on day one.
Hollywood’s ‘28 Years Later: The Bone Temple’ Starts Slow in India
The Hollywood horror-action film 28 Years Later: The Bone Temple, directed by Nia DaCosta, witnessed a slow start at the Indian box office. On its opening day, the film collected ₹33 lakh.
‘The Raja Saab’ Shows Stability on Day 8
Prabhas’ big-ticket film The Raja Saab continued its steady performance. On its eighth day, the film earned ₹3.50 crore. With ₹130.25 crore from its first week, the film’s total collection has now reached ₹133.75 crore.
‘Dhurandhar’ Maintains Strong Momentum on Day 43
Ranveer Singh’s blockbuster Dhurandhar, directed by Aditya Dhar, continues to retain its hold even after six weeks in theaters. On its 43rd day, the film recorded ₹1.65 crore, pushing its total collection to an impressive ₹818.25 crore.
Despite the entry of multiple new releases, the box office momentum remained in favor of established performers, especially Dhurandhar and The Raja Saab, which continue to dominate nationwide collections
