Mumbai, India | December 22, 2025
The Indian box office witnessed an intense Bollywood-versus-Hollywood showdown over the weekend as Dhurandhar locked horns with Avatar: Fire and Ash, with the Hindi blockbuster clearly emerging ahead in Sunday collections.
Bollywood and Hollywood releases are currently sharing the spotlight, but Dhurandhar capitalized on the weekend surge, strengthening its grip at the domestic box office. Meanwhile, James Cameron’s Avatar: Fire and Ash also posted steady growth on its third day, keeping the competition alive.
🎬 Dhurandhar Strengthens Box Office Hold
Dhurandhar continued its dominant run, registering a significant jump in earnings on its third Sunday. On Day 17, the film collected ₹38.50 crore, taking its total domestic box office collection to ₹555.75 crore.
The film had opened strongly with ₹28 crore on its first day, and its sustained momentum signals strong word-of-mouth and repeat audiences, firmly placing it among the year’s biggest hits.
🌍 Avatar: Fire and Ash Maintains Momentum
Hollywood spectacle Avatar: Fire and Ash showed solid weekend growth as it attempted to challenge Dhurandhar’s dominance. On Day 3, the film earned ₹25 crore, up from ₹22.25 crore on Saturday.
After opening at ₹19 crore, the film’s total Indian box office collection now stands at ₹66.25 crore, reflecting steady audience interest despite fierce competition.
🎥 Akhanda 2 Sees Weekend Boost
South Indian action sequel Akhanda 2, starring Nandamuri Balakrishna, recorded improved numbers on Sunday. The film collected ₹3.4 crore, pushing its 10-day total to ₹84.4 crore.
🎭 Kis Kisko Pyaar Karoon 2 Nears Exit
Comedy sequel Kis Kisko Pyaar Karoon 2, featuring Kapil Sharma, appears to be nearing the end of its theatrical run. The film managed just ₹46 lakh on Sunday, with its 10-day total reaching ₹11.88 crore.
