Bollywood’s Q1 2026 Box Office Blitz: From Dhurandhar’s Fury to Mardaani 3’s Might

Bollywood closes the first quarter on a strong note, led by Dhurandhar’s dominant run across theatres and box office.

Blockbuster Effect: Dhurandhar’s unprecedented success overshadowed other films, accounting for the bulk of Q1 revenue

Major Releases (Jan–Mar 2026)
• Dhurandhar: The Revenge (March 19 release)
• Directed by Aditya Dhar
• Crossed ₹1000 crore in just 7 days
• Total gross: ₹1200 crore in March
• Became the first-ever Hindi film to cross 1000 crore net in India, setting new benchmarks

Border 2
• Patriotic war drama sequel
• Emerged a solid hit, riding on nostalgia and strong word-of-mouth
• Mardaani 3
• Continued Rani Mukerji’s franchise as a gritty cop thriller
• Performed well at the box office, though not at blockbuster levels
• Helped balance the quarter with steady collections
• The Kerala Story 2
• Managed moderate success, appealing to niche audiences

• Apr 3, 2026
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