'Avatar: Fire and Ash' Mints ₹30 Crore on Day 1, Strong India Box Office Debut

• James Cameron's 'Avatar: Fire and Ash' reportedly earned ₹30 crore on its opening day in India.
• Advance bookings were robust, with over 1.65 lakh tickets sold in major national chains for Day 1.
• Film trade analyst Sumit Kadel estimated Day 1 nett collections between ₹24-28 crore.
• The opening is tracking 30-35% lower than 'Avatar: The Way of Water's' ₹40 crore Day 1.
• The film faces competition from Ranveer Singh's 'Dhurandhar', particularly in North India.

Why It Matters: 'Avatar: Fire and Ash' had a significant opening in India, though slightly below its predecessor's debut.