Box Office April 16: ‘Dhurandhar 2’ Slows but Nears Record, ‘Dacoit’ Crashes, ‘Project Hail Mary’ Declines Further

Mumbai, India — April 16, 2026

The Indian box office witnessed mixed trends on Wednesday, April 16, 2026, as blockbuster Dhurandhar 2 continued its strong run despite a slowdown, while Dacoit and Project Hail Mary recorded noticeable declines in daily collections.

With new releases entering theaters, the competition is intensifying, impacting ongoing films across segments.

🎬 Dhurandhar 2 Box Office Collection

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Directed by Aditya Dhar, Dhurandhar 2 continues its impressive theatrical run in its fourth week after releasing on March 19.

However, the film is now witnessing a gradual slowdown in daily earnings:

• Day 27 (Tuesday): ₹8.31 crore
• Day 28 (Wednesday): ₹4.77 crore

The film’s India net collection now stands at ₹1,099.73 crore, maintaining its blockbuster status.

📊 Weekly Breakdown

• Week 1: ₹674.17 crore
• Week 2: ₹263.65 crore
• Week 3: ₹110.60 crore

Globally, the film—starring Ranveer Singh, Sanjay Dutt, Arjun Rampal, and Sara Arjun—has reached ₹1,733.20 crore gross worldwide.

It is now closing in on the global benchmark set by Pushpa 2 (₹1,742.10 crore), positioning itself for a potential record-breaking milestone in the coming days.

🎬 Dacoit Box Office Collection

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The crime drama Dacoit, starring Adivi Sesh and Mrunal Thakur, is struggling to maintain momentum at the box office since its April 10 release.

The film saw a sharp dip on its sixth day:

• Day 5 (Tuesday): ₹3.45 crore
• Day 6 (Wednesday): ₹1.80 crore

Its total India net collection has reached ₹27.05 crore, reflecting a modest performance so far.

With increased competition from upcoming releases, including Bhoot Bangla, the film’s theatrical run may face further challenges.

🎬 Project Hail Mary Box Office Collection

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Hollywood sci-fi film Project Hail Mary, which released in India on March 26, is also witnessing a steady decline in earnings.

• Day 20 (Tuesday): ₹1.75 crore
• Day 21 (Wednesday): ₹1.15 crore

The film’s total India net collection stands at ₹59.01 crore, indicating a slowdown after an initially stable run.

📉 Box Office Trend Analysis

Overall, Wednesday’s box office performance highlights a clear trend:

• Dhurandhar 2 remains dominant but is slowing in its fourth week
• Dacoit is underperforming with declining footfall
• Project Hail Mary is nearing the end of its theatrical lifecycle

The arrival of new releases is expected to further reshape box office dynamics over the weekend.