Box Office Saturday Report: ‘Dhurandhar 2’ Surges Past ₹1000 Crore, ‘Dacoit’ Sees Modest Growth, ‘Project Hail Mary’ Gains Weekend Momentum

Mumbai, India — April 12, 2026

The Indian box office witnessed a mixed yet eventful Saturday as films across Bollywood, South cinema, and Hollywood experienced varying levels of growth. While Dhurandhar 2 continued its historic run, Dacoit showed modest improvement, and Project Hail Mary benefited from weekend momentum.

‘Dhurandhar 2’ Maintains Box Office Dominance

Directed by Aditya Dhar, Dhurandhar 2 continues to dominate the box office even in its fourth week. The film saw a strong rebound on Saturday, collecting ₹13.50 crore on Day 24, up from ₹7 crore on Friday.

• Week 1: ₹674.17 crore
• Week 2: ₹263.65 crore
• Week 3: ₹110.60 crore
• Total (India): ₹1068.92 crore

The film has now become the highest-grossing Hindi film in India, setting a new benchmark for the industry.

🌍 Global Performance

On the international front, Dhurandhar 2 has amassed a staggering ₹1691.30 crore worldwide in 24 days.

Notably, the film has surpassed Baahubali 2: The Conclusion in North America with earnings of $26.68 million, and is now closing in on the global record of Pushpa 2: The Rule (approx. ₹1740 crore).

‘Dacoit’ Shows Slow but Steady Growth

Starring Mrunal Thakur and Adivi Sesh, Dacoit had a modest opening at the box office.

• Day 1 (Friday): ₹6.55 crore
• Day 2 (Saturday): ₹7.00 crore
• Total: ₹13.55 crore

Despite a slow start, the film saw slight growth on Saturday. The bilingual release (Hindi and Telugu), also featuring Anurag Kashyap, is expected to rely on word-of-mouth in the coming days.

‘Project Hail Mary’ Picks Up Over Weekend

The Hollywood sci-fi drama Project Hail Mary, which released in India on March 26, showed improved performance over the weekend.

• Friday: ₹1.85 crore
• Saturday: ₹4.20 crore
• Week 1: ₹24.70 crore
• Week 2: ₹20.30 crore
• Total: ₹51.24 crore

The film is benefiting from positive audience interest and weekend footfall, particularly among urban viewers.

Key Takeaways

• Dhurandhar 2 continues its historic box office dominance, crossing ₹1000 crore in India
• Dacoit records slow but steady growth after a modest opening
• Project Hail Mary sees a weekend boost, indicating stable audience traction
• Weekend footfall remains a crucial factor in driving collections across industries