James Cameron’s Avatar franchise has traditionally enjoyed a strong foothold in India, with Avatar: The Way of Water emerging as the highest-grossing Hollywood film in the country, netting Rs 390 crore. However, Avatar: Fire and Ash is facing stiff resistance amid the ongoing Dhurandhar juggernaut, which shows little sign of slowing down. On its first Monday, James Cameron’s film collected Rs 8.50 crore net in India, according to early estimates by entertainment tracking portal Sacnilk. In comparison, Dhurandhar earned nearly double that amount on the same day, minting Rs 16.50 crore on what marked its third Monday at the box office. It also stated, "Including the opening of Avatar: Fire and Ash, the three films in the Avatar franchise have now grossed $5.6 billion to date."

Source: dna December 23, 2025 00:55 UTC