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Mumbai
Aditya Dhar’s spy thriller Dhurandhar, starring Ranveer Singh and Akshaye Khanna, has crossed Rs 400 crore in India net collections by Day 12, sparking mixed reactions in cinema-linked stocks. While Cineline India, Saregama, and UFO Moviez gained post-release, PVR Inox slipped 1.48% amid profit booking. The film’s blockbuster run, including the highest-ever second Saturday at Rs 53 crore, underscores content’s market sway.
Dhurandhar shattered records with Rs 381.25 crore net by Day 11, surging past Rs 400 crore by Day 12—the biggest second week for a Hindi film. Worldwide, it nears Rs 600 crore, boosting Ranveer Singh’s career tally beyond Simmba and Uri. A sequel confirmed for March 2026 extends franchise buzz.
Saregama rose 3.01%, Cineline India climbed 6%, and UFO Moviez jumped 7.27% since release, signaling footfall optimism. PVR Inox spiked 8% on Monday amid Dhurandhar‘s opening and Avatar: Fire and Ash hype but fell 1.48% on profit-taking.
Avatar: Fire and Ash releases December 19 in six Indian languages, promising further occupancy lifts for exhibitors like PVR Inox. A robust Bollywood-Hollywood pipeline sustains revenue outlook despite volatility. The ‘Dhurandhar impact’ highlights content’s role in media stock sentiment.
