New Delhi, Dec. 20 -- Fire and Ash opened in India with Rs.20.05 crore on Day 1. The number looked decent at first. Yet, it immediately fell short when compared to Dhurandhar.

The latest Avatar movie failed to reach the predicted numbers as projections suggested an opening of over Rs.30 crore. While it did well in the international market, India remained an exception due to Dhurandhar.

Aditya Dhar's movie is deep into its run and is still showing far stronger numbers. Dhurandhar earned Rs.22.5 crore on Day 15 alone. So, a 15-day-old Hindi film beat a brand-new Hollywood blockbuster on its opening day.

The contrast raises a tough question about Avatar's impact in India. Dhurandhar is holding momentum with steady weekday figures and big ...