Box Office [December 18]: Dhurandhar records lowest earnings; Kis Kisko Pyaar Karoon 2 struggles, Bha Bha Ba opens well

Ranveer Singh and Akshaye Khanna’s Dhurandhar, which has dominated the box office since its release, recorded its lowest single-day collection on Day 14 (Thursday). Despite the dip, the film continues to enjoy a strong overall run, with its total India net collection standing at Rs 460.25 crore.

Meanwhile, the South Indian box office saw a fresh release with Dileep’s Malayalam comedy-thriller Bha Bha Ba, which opened to encouraging numbers. On the other hand, Kapil Sharma’s Kis Kisko Pyaar Karoon 2 continues to struggle amid stiff competition and declining footfalls.

Here’s a detailed look at Thursday’s box office performance:

Dhurandhar box office collection Day 14

Aditya Dhar’s spy thriller Dhurandhar earned Rs 23 crore on its second Thursday, marking its lowest daily collection since release. The film had opened strongly with Rs 28 crore on Day 1 and went on to record massive weekend numbers, including a record-breaking second Sunday.

According to industry tracker Sacnilk, the film’s total India net collection now stands at Rs 460.25 crore. Despite weekday drops, Dhurandhar remains one of the biggest Hindi box office successes of the year and is steadily marching toward the Rs 500 crore milestone.

Kis Kisko Pyaar Karoon 2 box office collection

Kapil Sharma’s Kis Kisko Pyaar Karoon 2, the sequel to his 2015 hit, continues to face an uphill battle at the box office. On its seventh day, the romantic comedy earned just Rs 0.75 crore.

As per Sacnilk, the film’s total India collection stands at Rs 10.85 crore. Despite the popularity of its lead star, the film has struggled to gain momentum due to mixed word-of-mouth and strong competition from bigger releases.

Bha Bha Ba box office collection Day 1

Malayalam actor Dileep’s comedy-thriller Bha Bha Ba opened to decent numbers, collecting Rs 6.75 crore on its first day. Directed by Dhananjay Shankar, the film registered a healthy 66.81% overall Malayalam occupancy on Thursday, December 18.

Positive audience reactions and strong regional support could help the film build momentum over the weekend.

Additional Insights & Analysis

• Why Dhurandhar dipped: The Day 14 drop is typical for big-ticket films entering their third week. Weekday fatigue, screen reduction, and new releases have impacted collections, though the overall trend remains strong.
• Competition hurts Kapil Sharma’s film: Kis Kisko Pyaar Karoon 2 is struggling mainly due to lack of novelty and the overwhelming dominance of Dhurandhar at multiplexes.
• Strong start for Bha Bha Ba: A near 67% occupancy on Day 1 is a positive sign for a Malayalam release, especially midweek. Weekend growth will determine its long-term performance.