Ranveer Singh‘s Dhurandhar is releasing in cinemas this Friday, December 5. The big ticket tentpole entertainer is unexpectedly facing strong opposition from Dhanush and Kriti Sanon starrer Tere Ishk Mein. The musical romantic drama turned out to be a surprise package at the box office, and this success is now creating challenges for Dhurandhar‘s planned theatrical dominance.
As Tere Ishk Mein is performing well at the box office, its distributor, Anil Thadani of AA Films, has asked for a good amount of showcasing in the second week as well. Single-screen owners are willing to share one show to Tere Ishk Mein, while giving the rest to the new release, Dhurandhar. However, Jio Studios has reportedly denied sharing even a single show.
Dhurandhar Team Wants Full Single-Screen Domination
The Dhurandhar team has stated clearly that they want full domination in single screens for the entire opening week. This is a bold and aggressive strategy, but it makes sense from their perspective. The film has been positioned as a massive action thriller, and the makers believe it deserves complete control over single-screen showcasing during its crucial opening week.
However, this stance has created friction with Tere Ishk Mein‘s distributor, who believes the film’s strong performance justifies continued showcasing. The intense battle is not limited to single screens alone. It is also going on in full swing across multiplex chains.
Multiplex Chains Also Caught In The Battle
AA Films has asked for an X number of shows in the multiplexes, while the Dhurandhar team wants to maximize its showcasing across the chains. Both parties are struggling to find a middle ground. This standoff has had a direct impact on audiences who are eager to book their tickets.
Both distributors are trying their best to get optimal showcasing, and this has resulted in bookings not opening completely. The whole situation between Dhurandhar and Tere Ishk Mein is expected to be resolved only by Thursday noon, and that is when all show bookings will open across theaters.
The Box Office Numbers Behind The Battle
For context, Tere Ishk Mein has emerged as a clean hit venture, netting approximately ₹65 crore in its first five days of theatrical run. The movie is on course to hit the ₹100 crore mark by the end of its box office journey. These are impressive numbers that justify AA Films’ demand for continued showcasing.
On the other hand, Dhurandhar is looking for a start in the vicinity of ₹14 crore to ₹18 crore, which some trade experts believe is not justified for the cast and cost involved in the project. However, the film’s team is banking on positive word of mouth and strong weekday holds to drive collections beyond the opening weekend.
About The Films
Dhurandhar is an action thriller directed by Aditya Dhar and starring Ranveer Singh. The film releases on December 5, 2025. Tere Ishk Mein is a romantic drama directed by Aanand L Rai, starring Dhanush and Kriti Sanon. It is currently running successfully in theaters.
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