Avatar: Fire and Ash Hits ₹20 Crore, Faces Off With Dhurandhar
Yo, listen up! Avatar: Fire and Ash cruised into theaters on December 19, rollin' with a hefty budget over $400 million. On day one, it snagged about ₹20 crore, which ain't exactly a blockbuster vibe. Meanwhile, Dhurandhar is out there makin' waves, eyein' that ₹500 crore mark. Critics say it’s got heart, but the crowd's keepin' it cool for now.
Quick rundown
- Avatar: Fire and Ash opened with around Rs 20 crore on Day 1, softer than its predecessor's big start.
- Budget crosses the $400 million mark, cementing its status as one of cinema's costliest productions.
- Dhurandhar becomes the highest-grossing Indian film of 2025, inching toward the Rs 500 crore milestone.
- Free Press Journal gives it 3.5 stars, calling it myth meets communal spectacle and Cameron-fire nostalgia.
- Mixed reviews and mega-buzz show big-scale cinema still captivate Indian audiences.
