New Delhi, Dec. 20 -- Fire and Ash' opened strongly at the global box office this week but faced tough competition at home in India.

The film, the third in the Avatar franchise, earned an estimated Rs.33.15 crore from overseas markets in its first two days of release.

The overall global figure, including North America previews and China, has climbed higher, with multiple territories recording top 2025 opening days.

The figure, while respectable for an international release, was not enough to beat the Hindi film 'Dhurandhar', which continued its strong run in Indian cinemas.

'Dhurandhar' has dominated the domestic market for more than two weeks, with cumulative collections nearing record levels. Its continued success has limited screen...