The Indian box office on Friday, December 6, 2025, presented a tale of two contrasting fortunes. While the big-budget action spectacle 'Dhurandhar' continued to attract audiences in its second week, the romantic drama 'Tere Ishk Mein' witnessed a significant decline in its opening week itself, painting a clear picture of audience preference.
Dhurandhar Holds Its Ground in Week Two
Starring Ajay Devgn and directed by the acclaimed Lokesh Kanagaraj, 'Dhurandhar' managed to pull in a respectable sum on its second Friday. The film, which opened strongly the previous week, collected an estimated Rs 4.50 crore on December 6. This takes its total domestic net collection to approximately Rs 143.50 crore.
Industry analysts note that the hold is decent, especially considering the film's massive scale and the typical drop after the initial weekend frenzy. The sustained performance indicates strong word-of-mouth and repeat viewings from fans of the genre and the star. The film's performance in the coming weekend will be crucial in determining its final lifetime haul.
Tere Ishk Mein Faces a Steep Decline
On the other hand, the new release 'Tere Ishk Mein', featuring a fresh pair of leads, failed to maintain any momentum after its opening day. The film saw a sharp drop in collections on its first Friday. After earning around Rs 1.25 crore on its opening day (Thursday, December 5), its earnings plummeted to an estimated Rs 0.40 crore on December 6.
This drastic fall of nearly 70% day-on-day raises serious concerns about the film's theatrical sustainability. The total collection for 'Tere Ishk Mein' now stands at a modest Rs 1.65 crore for its first two days. The lack of star power and potentially weak audience reviews seem to have severely impacted its box office prospects.
What This Means for the Box Office Landscape
The data from December 6 underscores a recurring theme in contemporary Bollywood: content and star power are paramount. 'Dhurandhar', with its high-octane action and a bankable star like Ajay Devgn, is showing the legs needed for a successful run. Its second Friday numbers suggest it is still the first choice for moviegoers seeking a theatrical experience.
Conversely, 'Tere Ishk Mein's' struggle highlights the challenges for mid-budget films without established stars or exceptional word-of-mouth. In a crowded marketplace, such films have a very narrow window to make an impression, and a steep fall on day two often signals a very short life in cinemas.
The coming weekend will be definitive for both films. 'Dhurandhar' will aim to capitalize on its hold and add a substantial sum, while 'Tere Ishk Mein' will hope for a miraculous turnaround, though the current trends suggest a tough road ahead. The box office continues to be a ruthless arbiter of success, separating the winners from the rest with cold, hard numbers.
