The box office witnessed a mixed performance from various films on Saturday, with some productions achieving significant collections while others struggled to capture audience attention. This weekend, Ranveer Singh's 'Dhuriandhar' further solidified its position with a remarkable surge in earnings, while meanwhile, the Hollywood animated feature 'Avatar: Fire and Ash' and other Christmas releases, including Kartik Aaryan and Ananya Panday's 'Tu Meri Main Tera Main Tera Tu Meri' and Kichcha Sudeep's Kannada film 'Mark', were all vying for the audience's patronage. The romantic comedy 'Tu Meri Main Tera Main Tera Tu Meri', starring Kartik Aaryan and Ananya. Panday, delivered a box office performance that was contrary to expectations, raising concerns for its overall run.
Dhuriandhar's Unmatched Box Office Reign
Aditya Dhar's directorial spy thriller, 'Dhuriandhar', featuring Ranveer Singh, Akshay Khanna, and other prominent actors, continues its phenomenal run at the box office. The film has successfully drawn audiences to cinemas even in its fourth week of release, a testament to its exceptional popularity and compelling narrative. On its fourth Saturday, the film recorded a significant increase in collections, reaching an impressive 20. 50 crore rupees. This surge is particularly noteworthy as most films tend to lose their initial momentum by this stage, highlighting 'Dhuriandhar's' enduring appeal and strong word-of-mouth.
The film has already entered the prestigious 600 crore club, marking a substantial achievement in Indian cinema. As of the time of writing, the total collection for 'Dhuriandhar' has reached 668 crore rupees, a clear indicator of its massive commercial success. This figure underscores the film's strong grip on the market and its deep resonance with the audience. 'Dhuriandhar's' success isn't confined to the domestic market alone; it has surpassed the incredible 1000 crore rupees mark at the worldwide box office, positioning it as one of the highest-grossing Indian films globally. This accomplishment further emphasizes the film's broad appeal and its acceptance among international viewers.
'Dhuriandhar' has shattered several box office records and outpaced other major releases, while notably, it has surpassed the total collection of Ranbir Kapoor's 'Animal', which had earned 915 crore rupees. This comparison further highlights 'Dhuriandhar's' extraordinary success, as it has eclipsed the performance of another blockbuster film, while the sustained success of the film is a direct result of its solid plot, brilliant direction, and the powerful performances of its cast, all of which have contributed to its status as an unstoppable force at the box office.
Avatar: Fire and Ash Box Office Analysis
James Cameron's highly anticipated Hollywood animated film, 'Avatar: Fire and Ash', has completed nine days in cinemas. While the film performed well in its opening week, its collections saw a decline in the second week, a common trend for major Hollywood releases. The film garnered an impressive 109. 5 crore rupees in its first week (seven days), indicating strong initial interest. However, on its eighth day, the earnings dropped to 7. 65 crore rupees, suggesting a slight dip in audience engagement.
On Saturday, the film collected 9. 50 crore rupees, a slight increase compared to the eighth day, but still considerably lower than its first-week average, while with this fluctuating performance, the total collection for 'Avatar: Fire and Ash' now stands at 126. 65 crore rupees. This figure is respectable for a Hollywood animated film, but it also indicates that the film is facing stiff competition from domestic productions like 'Dhuriandhar' in the Indian market. The decline in the film's earnings suggests that it's encountering challenges in maintaining its initial momentum, despite being part of a major franchise.
Tu Meri Main Tera Main Tera Tu Meri's Disappointing Performance
The film opened with 7. 75 crore rupees on its first day, which can be considered below average for a star-studded romantic comedy. On the second day, the film experienced a significant drop of 32. 26% in its earnings, managing to collect only 5, while 25 crore rupees. This decline was a worrying sign for the film, indicating that it failed to garner widespread acceptance from the audience, while on the third day, the film's earnings showed no improvement, again collecting 5. 25 crore rupees. With these disappointing figures, the film's total collection has only reached 18. 25 crore rupees, which is Importantly lower than its initial projections. This performance suggests that the film has failed to impress audiences with. Its story or presentation, leading to its continued struggle at the box office.
The romantic comedy film 'Tu Meri Main Tera Main Tera Tu Meri', featuring popular stars Kartik Aaryan and Ananya Panday, has received mixed reactions from both audiences and critics. Directed by Sameer Vidwans, the film had considerable box office expectations, especially given its release during a major festival like Christmas. However, the film's performance has been contrary to these expectations, and it appears to be 'crawling' at the box office.
Mark's Box Office Update
The Kannada action thriller film 'Mark', starring Kichcha Sudeep in the lead role, also premiered in cinemas on December 25, 2025, coinciding with Christmas. This regional film performed well on its first day, collecting 8, while 6 crore rupees. This figure can be considered a strong start for a regional film, especially when it's competing with larger, nationally released productions.
However, the film's earnings declined on the second day, collecting 3. 2 crore rupees, while on the third day, the earnings remained almost stable, with the film grossing 3. 25 crore rupees. According to industry tracker Sacnilk, the film's total collection in India has now reached 15, while 05 crore rupees. 'Mark's' performance demonstrates that regional cinema can also carve out a niche during. Major festivals, but it requires strong content and promotion to sustain audience interest. Overall, this mixed box office performance reflects the diversity of Indian cinema and the evolving preferences of its audience.
