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Why Bollywood blockbusters are earning more than ever—despite fewer viewers

News Why Bollywood blockbusters are earning more than ever—despite fewer viewers Lata Jha 4 min read 22 Jan 2026, 02:17 pm IST Action film Dhurandhar has crossed the Rs. 870 crore mark at last count, becoming the first original Hindi language movie to have made it past the Rs. 800 crore mark.

Why Bollywood blockbusters are earning more than ever—despite fewer viewers

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  • Summary Dhurandhar has crossed ₹870 crore, setting a new post-pandemic high for Hindi cinema.
  • Along with hits such as Chhaava and Jawan, it underscores a shift toward fewer but bigger films driving box office growth despite falling footfalls.
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  • Subscribe now With the action blockbuster Dhurandhar officially crossing the ₹870 crore mark, it has cemented its place in history as the first original Hindi language film to breach the ₹800 crore threshold.
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