Ikkis opens to ₹7 crore on Day 1 — beats Tu Meri Main Tera but trails Dhurandhar

Summary: Ikkis earns ₹7 crore on day 1, beats Tu Meri Main Tera, but can't topple Dhurandhar.

The new war drama Ikkis, starring Agastya Nanda and Dharmendra, had a respectable start at the box office on its Day 1, earning around ₹7 crore nationwide. That figure puts the film ahead of Tu Meri Main Tera, which struggled to attract crowds on its opening day, but Ikkis still couldn’t match up to the ongoing blockbuster Dhurandhar, which continues to dominate screens weeks after its release.

Analysts say the opening of Ikkis reflects a mixed reaction from audiences. While the film’s military-themed narrative and the presence of veteran Dharmendra increased the footfall, especially among the families and fans of patriotic cinema, it didn’t draw the kind of widespread footfall that bigger star projects usually do on day one.

The ₹7 crore start could be seen as decent in the current market context, particularly given the stiff competition from Dhurandhar, which has become the go-to film for many moviegoers during the holiday season. Dhurandhar continues to make strong profits, so newer releases are facing a bit of a problem snapping up screens or audience attention.

Box office reports by city indicated that Ikkis gained some interest in North and Central India, regions where movies with emotional and dramatic war themes usually perform better. Exhibitors also noted that evening and late-night shows were comparatively fuller, suggesting that word-of-mouth over the next couple of days could be key to the film’s growth.

Trade trackers point out that Ikkis's performance will hinge on its second-day jump and weekend legs. If the content resonates and social media chatter turns positive, the film could steady itself and draw more viewers on Saturday and Sunday. Otherwise, it risks settling into a modest run.

In contrast, Dhurandhar remains the big draw at multiplexes and single screens alike, continuing to rack up numbers long after its release. That sustained success underscores how rare it is these days for a film to maintain momentum over multiple weeks.