The Indian box office witnessed contrasting trends over the weekend as Ranveer Singh and Akshaye Khanna’s Dhurandhar continued its dominant run, while Kapil Sharma’s Kis Kisko Pyaar Karoon 2 struggled to gain momentum. Adding to the mix, Nandamuri Balakrishna’s Akhanda 2 finally hit theatres on Friday after multiple delays, posting solid opening numbers.
Ranveer Singh’s action drama Dhurandhar, also featuring Akshaye Khanna, has emerged as the biggest crowd-puller of the weekend. The film’s performance has been driven by positive word of mouth, strong performances, and Aditya Dhar’s direction.
Day 1 Collection: ₹28 crore
Day 10 (Second Sunday) Collection: ₹59 crore (nett.)
Total Collection So Far: ₹351.75 crore
On its second Sunday, Dhurandhar registered its highest single-day earnings yet, collecting a massive ₹59 crore. The film recorded an impressive 76.84 percent Hindi occupancy, highlighting its widespread acceptance among audiences.
With sustained footfalls and strong weekend surges, Dhurandhar is widely expected to cross the ₹500-crore mark in India in the coming days, cementing its position as one of the biggest blockbusters of the year.
Kapil Sharma’s comedy sequel Kis Kisko Pyaar Karoon 2 has witnessed a gradual but modest box office run amid stiff competition.
Day 1: ₹1.85 crore
Day 2: ₹2.50 crore
Day 3 (Sunday): ₹2.85 crore
Despite posting its highest single-day collection on Sunday, the film’s growth remains limited. The total collection of Kis Kisko Pyaar Karoon 2 now stands at ₹7.20 crore.
Nandamuri Balakrishna’s Akhanda 2 finally arrived in theatres after facing multiple delays and controversies. The film made a solid impact right from its premiere shows.
Paid Premiere Shows: ₹8 crore
Day 1 Collection: ₹22.5 crore
Day 2 Collection: ₹15.5 crore
Day 3 Collection: ₹15 crore
With this, Akhanda 2 has amassed a total net collection of ₹61 crore in three days. Trade analysts expect the numbers to grow further in the coming weekdays, especially in mass belts.
Dhurandhar continues to dominate the box office with record-breaking collections
Kis Kisko Pyaar Karoon 2 struggles to find pace despite the weekend boost
Akhanda 2 delivers a strong opening following its delayed release
The coming week will be crucial in determining whether these films can sustain their momentum amid audience fatigue and upcoming releases.