'Ikkis' Soars with Emotional Debut; 'Dhurandhar' Dominates Box Office, Nears ₹800 Cr!

• 'Ikkis', starring Agastya Nanda and featuring the late Dharmendra, opened strong on January 1, 2026, exceeding expectations with over ₹7 crore on Day 1, driven by Sriram Raghavan's storytelling and emotional appeal.
• The biographical war drama 'Ikkis' marks Agastya Nanda's theatrical debut as Second Lieutenant Arun Khetarpal, performing well despite competition from 'Dhurandhar'.
• 'Dhurandhar' continues its phenomenal run in its fifth week, nearing the ₹800 crore mark at the India box office and ₹1,187.71 crore worldwide, despite reduced shows.
• 'Dhurandhar' is the first Hindi film to achieve double-digit collections for 27 non-stop days and cross ₹100 crore in its fourth week, setting new box office records.
• Other strong performers include 'Pushpa 2' (Hindi), 'Chhaava', 'Stree 2', and Hollywood's 'Avatar: Fire and Ash', which crossed ₹150 crore in 14 days.

Why It Matters: Bollywood starts 2026 strong with 'Ikkis' success and 'Dhurandhar's' record-breaking box office run.