Ikkis hits Rs 15 crore as Dhurandhar dominates Bollywood box office
Ikkis hits Rs 15 crore as Dhurandhar dominates Bollywood box office
Agastya Nanda's Ikkis posts a modest Rs 15.15 crore net in India, while Dhurandhar commands the box office with near-₹750 crore domestic.
Ikkis, Agastya Nanda's debut war drama, has logged an estimated Rs 15.15 crore net in India, delivering a modest growth arc that audiences seem to embrace for its emotional storytelling and Dharmendra's standout turn.
Based on the real-life heroism of Second Lieutenant Arun Khetarpal from the 1971 war, the film leans into its historic backdrop to strike an emotional chord with viewers. Critics have praised its earnest narrative and the performances that give the war period a personal, human texture.
Yet the film operates in the shadow of Ranveer Singh's Dhurandhar, which on its 30th day is closing in on ₹750 crore domestically and around ₹1,200 crore worldwide, a testament to the espionage thriller's enormous pull. This dominance highlights the uphill climb for newer releases trying to break through the noise.
On the smaller releases front, Kartik Aaryan and Ananya Panday's Tu Meri Main Tera has barely crossed ₹30 crore by its 10th day, underscoring the competitive landscape where big-budget thrillers still pull the crowds.
By day 3, Ikkis has even surpassed the earnings of Tu Meri Main Tera, a reminder that a strong emotional core and grounded storytelling can carve momentum even in a crowded slate. While the debut film shows promise, it remains clear that the Dhurandhar juggernaut will continue to shape where audiences gravitate in this phase of the season.
Overall, Ikkis' box-office showing feels modest but notable for a debut, signaling potential for future growth as word-of-mouth spreads and audiences rewatch the film's emotional beats while Dhurandhar maintains its record-breaking run.
