Border 2 dominates with Rs 344 cr worldwide after its Jan 23 release, raking Rs 252.75 cr India net, Rs 302.25 cr gross, and Rs 41.75 Cr overseas. The Sunny Deol starrer taps Republic fervour, crossing Rs 300 Cr domestic in week 2. Facing Mardaani 3, it eyes the Rs 400 Cr club.
Mardaani 3
Rani Mukerji's Mardaani 3, out Jan 30, nets Rs 14.35 cr worldwide: Rs 10 cr India net, Rs 11.85 cr gross, Rs 2.5 cr overseas. Day 2 collections show grit despite Border 2 shadow. Action-packed sequel hooks urban audiences, but competition bites. Steady word-of-mouth could push it to Rs 50 crore.
Valathu Vasathe Kallan
Mollywood's Valathu Vasathe Kallan (Jan 30) scores Rs 2.75 crore worldwide, all from India gross with zero overseas. India net at Rs 2.3 crore signals niche appeal in Kerala. Facing big Bollywood guns, it banks on regional loyalty. Decent opener, but longevity is key for profit. Thief thriller sneaks steadily.
Prakambanam
Prakambanam (Jan 30, Mollywood) tallies Rs 1.43 crore worldwide via India gross/net (Rs 1.28 crore), overseas negligible. Low-key release struggles against heavyweights like Border 2.