The first quarter of 2026 marked a significant period for Bollywood, featuring five major releases: 'Dhurandhar: The Revenge,' 'Border 2,' 'Mardaani 3,' 'O’Romeo,' and 'The Kerala Story 2.' Leading the box office, 'Dhurandhar: The Revenge,' directed by Aditya Dhar, shattered records by grossing ₹1200 crore within its first week of release on March 19. Following closely was 'Border 2,' which capitalized on patriotic themes, earning ₹450 crore against a budget of ₹275 crore. Meanwhile, 'Mardaani 3,' featuring Rani Mukerji, managed to earn ₹52.99 crore from a budget of ₹60 crore. Overall, Bollywood experienced a challenging quarter with a total box office collection of ₹1554.49 crore, but only 21.42% of the films released were deemed successful, underscoring the competitive nature of the industry.