New Delhi, Jan. 29 -- Even as recent blockbusters such as Dhurandhar and Border 2 have delivered strong box office returns, Bollywood studios and filmmakers remain wary of theatrical volatility, prompting many to delay release date announcements and adopt more cautious launch strategies.

Despite the success of big-ticket films, the broader theatrical market continues to see uneven audience turnout, with only a handful of titles drawing significant footfalls. As a result, some studios are trying to avoid box office clashes, while others are stepping up investments in post-production and visual effects to attract increasingly selective cinema audiences.

While it is common for big-budget films to lock release dates months, or even a year, ...