Archive · 29 Dec 2025
Avatar 3 and Dhurandhar Box Office Success
Avatar: Fire and Ash, the third movie in the Avatar series directed by James Cameron, has made over ₹125 crore in India in just 9 days.
It's not as popular as the second movie, Avatar: The Way of Water, but it's still doing well.
The movie is competing with a Hindi film called Dhurandhar, which is also doing very good business.
Dhurandhar, starring Ranveer Singh and Akshaye Khanna, has crossed ₹668 crore in India in 23 days and has become the highest-grossing Bollywood movie of 2025 worldwide.
James Cameron has said that if Avatar: Fire and Ash does well, there might be more Avatar movies in the future.
The movie cost a lot to make, around $400 million, which is why it needs to do well at the box office.
In Dhurandhar, Ranveer Singh rides a customized Royal Enfield motorcycle, which has also grabbed the attention of fans.
James Cameron has also mentioned that if Avatar 4 and 5 are not made, he will reveal the planned storylines in a press conference.
Avatar: Fire and Ash has crossed ₹125 crore in India in 9 days.
Dhurandhar has crossed ₹668 crore in India in 23 days, becoming the highest-grossing Bollywood movie of 2025 worldwide.
Avatar: Fire and Ash is performing well despite less hype than its predecessor, Avatar: The Way of Water.
The Hindi film Dhurandhar is affecting Avatar 3's box office performance in India.
James Cameron has stated that the success of Avatar: Fire and Ash is crucial for future Avatar films and hinted at revealing the storylines if the films are not made.
- Who
- James Cameron (Avatar: Fire and Ash), Ranveer Singh and Akshaye Khanna (Dhurandhar)
- What
- Box office performance of Avatar: Fire and Ash and Dhurandhar
- When
- As of December 28, 2024 (Avatar: Fire and Ash) and December 28, 2025 (Dhurandhar)
- Where
- India
- Why
- To assess the films' performance and impact on the Indian box office
Avatar Franchise Supporters
Critics of James Cameron's Long Gaps
Future of the Franchise
Avatar Franchise Supporters
Supporters hope for Avatar 4 and 5, believing the franchise's success justifies further investment.
Critics of James Cameron's Long Gaps
Critics question the long gaps between films and the high production costs, suggesting the franchise may be overstretched.
- Movie 1
- Avatar: Fire and Ash
- Director 1
- James Cameron
- Box Office Collection (India) 1
- ₹126.65 crore (9 days)
- Release Date 1
- December 19, 2024
- Production Budget 1
- $400 million
- Movie 2
- Dhurandhar
- Director 2
- Aditya Dhar
- Box Office Collection (India) 2
- ₹668 crore (23 days)
- Release Date 2
- December 5, 2025
- Sequel Release Date
- March 19, 2026
- Motorcycle in Dhurandhar
- Customized Royal Enfield (Classic 350 or Interceptor 650)
- Global Ticket Sales
- $6 billion (Avatar franchise)
- Initial Storyboard Date
- 1994
Sources
Avatar Fire And Ash Box Office Collection Day 9: James Cameron's Film Crosses ₹125 Crore Mark In India
Dhurandhar Box Office Collection Worldwide Day 23 Update: Ranveer Singh’s film eyes Rs 700 crore mark, breaks Kalki 2898 AD’s record
Dhurandhar Box Office Collection Day 23: Ranveer Singh-Akshaye Khanna starrer crosses Rs…, BEATS Prabhas-Deepika Padukone’s…
Which Motorcycle Does Ranveer Singh Ride In ‘Dhurandhar’? — Bike Enthusiasts Google, News18 Explains
Avatar Fire and Ash worldwide box office day 9: James Cameron’s directorial set to hit $1 billion
Not RRR. Not Baahubali: This Khan starrer is India’s biggest hit with Rs 2070 cr collections
Dhurandhar Collection: 700 करोड़ी हुई 'धुरंधर', रणवीर सिंह के निशाने पर है अल्लू अर्जुन का रिकॉर्ड
Dhurandhar Worldwide Box Office Collection Day 23: Ranveer Singh’s blockbuster beats 3 Idiots, inches closer to Dangal
Avatar: Fire and Ash’ Box Office Collection Day 10: James Cameron directorial sees GROWTH, crosses…, but Dhurandhar remains…
'If We Don't Get To Make Avatar 4 And 5...': James Cameron Has A Plan If Franchise Ends After Fire And Ash
Avatar: Fire And Ash At $760M Global, Zootopia 2 Crosses $1B Overseas
