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Box Office Sunday: ‘Dhurandhar 2’ Dominates, Crosses ₹1083 Cr in India; ‘Dacoit’ and ‘Project Hail Mary’ Show Steady Growth

April 13, 2026 | by INVC Desk

Box Office Sunday: ‘Dhurandhar 2’ Dominates, Crosses ₹1083 Cr in India; ‘Dacoit’ and ‘Project Hail Mary’ Show Steady Growth

Mumbai, India — April 13, 2026

The Indian box office witnessed a steady Sunday performance across Bollywood, South Indian, and Hollywood releases, with Dhurandhar 2 continuing its dominant run. The film maintained its stronghold, while Dacoit and Project Hail Mary posted consistent weekend growth.


🎥 Dhurandhar 2 Continues Record-Breaking Run

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‘Dhurandhar 2’ remains the top performer at the box office, benefiting from strong weekend footfall.

  • Sunday collection: ₹14.70 crore
  • Week 3 collection: ₹110.60 crore
  • Week 2 collection: ₹263.65 crore
  • Week 1 collection: ₹674.17 crore
  • Total India collection (25 days): ₹1083.67 crore

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

Globally, ‘Dhurandhar 2’ has earned ₹1712.98 crore, inching closer to the record held by Pushpa 2 (approx. ₹1740 crore worldwide).


🎬 Dacoit Shows Steady Growth

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The Telugu action film ‘Dacoit,’ starring Adivi Sesh and Mrunal Thakur, is maintaining a stable pace at the box office.

  • Day 3 (Sunday): ₹6.40 crore
  • Day 2 (Saturday): ₹6.85 crore
  • Day 1 (Friday): ₹6.55 crore
  • Total collection: ₹19.80 crore

Released in both Telugu and Hindi, the film is witnessing moderate audience traction.


🌍 Project Hail Mary Gains Over Weekend

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Hollywood sci-fi release ‘Project Hail Mary’ is gradually building momentum in India.

  • Sunday collection: ₹4.05 crore
  • Saturday collection: ₹4.10 crore
  • Week 2 total: ₹20.30 crore
  • Week 1 total: ₹24.70 crore
  • Total India collection: ₹55.01 crore

The film is seeing improved weekend occupancy, driven by positive word-of-mouth among urban audiences.


📊 Box Office Trend

Sunday proved beneficial for all three films, with ‘Dhurandhar 2’ clearly leading the race. While ‘Dacoit’ continues its steady climb, ‘Project Hail Mary’ is gaining traction among niche audiences.

Trade analysts note that if current trends continue, ‘Dhurandhar 2’ could soon challenge major global box office records, further strengthening its blockbuster status.

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