Moreover, the drought has extended well beyond reasonable timelines, even up north, with small and mid-budget releases such as Tu Yaa Main, Assi and O’Romeo performing dismally in cinemas, initiating a lull as early as February. All hopes are now pinned on the release of Dhurandhar: The Revenge, which arrives in theatres later this month and is expected to build on the success of the first instalment, which is currently the highest-grossing Hindi film, with collections of nearly ₹895 crore.
