Box Office Report – The Friday box office report highlights a varied performance across films currently running in cinemas. Siddharth Malhotra and Tamannaah Bhatia’s The One: Force of the Forest has crossed ₹66 crore in reported domestic net collections, while Hanuman Ansh continues its impressive run with a reported worldwide gross of more than ₹427 crore. Ajay Devgn’s Drishyam 3 has also entered the conversation, creating a competitive environment for moviegoers choosing what to watch over the weekend. The figures below are based on the estimates cited in the original report and may change as final collections are updated.
The One: Force of the Forest Crosses ₹66 Crore in India
The One: Force of the Forest, starring Siddharth Malhotra and Tamannaah Bhatia, was released in theatres on September 25, 2026. Directed by Deepak Kumar Mishra and Arunabh Kumar, the action-adventure fantasy film is produced by Ekta Kapoor, Shobha Kapoor and Arunabh Kumar. Anup Soni also plays an important role in the movie.
The film has attracted attention for its fantasy-driven story, which features a miraculous temple in Bihar and references to the faith associated with Chhath Puja. Its music and cultural elements have also contributed to discussions surrounding the release.
According to Sacnilk figures cited in the report, the film opened with approximately ₹8 crore on its first day. By day 15, its reported domestic net collection had reached ₹66.33 crore, while its worldwide gross stood at ₹85.57 crore.
The report lists the film’s day-15 earnings at around ₹53,000 at the time of writing. If confirmed in final figures, that would represent a considerable slowdown compared with its opening performance. However, daily collections can fluctuate depending on audience turnout, weekday trends and competition from other releases.
The coming weekend will be important in determining whether the film can maintain its theatrical momentum and add to its current total.
Hanuman Ansh Continues Its Strong Box Office Run
Hanuman Ansh has emerged as a notable performer, with the film reportedly earning considerably more than its modest production budget. Released on August 7, the movie features Shobhinav Satya portraying Neem Karoli Baba.
The report states that the film was made on a budget of approximately ₹2 crore. Its reported domestic net collection has now reached ₹329.24 crore, while its worldwide gross stands at ₹427.43 crore. These figures, if confirmed, would represent an exceptional commercial result relative to the stated budget.
Sacnilk estimates cited in the report put the film’s Friday collection on day 64 at ₹1.26 crore. The film’s sustained theatrical presence suggests that audience interest has continued well beyond its opening weeks.
Its weekly collection figures, however, should be treated carefully. The original report lists several weekly totals, including ₹90.25 crore in week five and ₹80.25 crore in week six, but some of the figures provided appear inconsistent with the reported opening and later totals. They would need verification before being used to calculate a reliable week-by-week trend.
Even with that caveat, the overall totals cited in the report place Hanuman Ansh well ahead of The One: Force of the Forest in both domestic net earnings and worldwide gross collections.
Drishyam 3 Adds to the Weekend Competition
Ajay Devgn’s Drishyam 3 is also drawing attention as audiences assess the latest theatrical options. Its presence adds another title to the competition, particularly for viewers deciding which films to watch during the weekend.
The Drishyam franchise has built recognition around suspense and family-centred crime drama, making the latest instalment a significant release for its audience. However, the supplied report does not provide a complete set of verified Friday figures for Drishyam 3, so a direct numerical comparison with the other two films would be premature.
Box office performance can change quickly during the first few days of a release. Weekend footfall, audience feedback, show availability and competition from established titles can all influence collections.
Friday’s Box Office Picture
The available estimates show Hanuman Ansh leading in cumulative earnings, while The One: Force of the Forest has built a domestic net total of more than ₹66 crore. Drishyam 3 adds further competition, although a confirmed Friday collection is needed to assess its position accurately.
Since the reported numbers come from early estimates, they should not be treated as final audited figures. Domestic net collections and worldwide gross earnings also measure different things, so they are not directly interchangeable.
The weekend’s final results should offer a clearer picture of which film is attracting the strongest theatrical turnout and whether The One can recover from its reported day-15 slowdown.