Avatar 3's India Box Office Disappoints, 'Dhurandhar' Dominates Opening Day

• 'Avatar: Fire and Ash' opened on December 19, earning an estimated 20 crore on its first day in India.
• The opening collection is significantly lower than its predecessor, 'Avatar: The Way of Water', which earned 48.75 crore.
• James Cameron's film faces stiff competition from Ranveer Singh's 'Dhurandhar', strong in its third week.
• 'Avatar 3' received mostly negative reviews, impacting its box office potential despite its strong visuals.
• The film is the third installment in the 'Avatar' franchise, directed by James Cameron and starring Sam Worthington and Zoe Saldaña.

Why It Matters: 'Avatar 3' underperforms in India, struggling against 'Dhurandhar' and mixed reviews.