Friday Box Office – Several films are competing for audience attention in cinemas, with new release The One: Force of the Forest joining titles such as Hanuman Ansh, Mirzapur: The Movie, Daayra and Vibe. The latest Friday figures show a mixed picture, with Siddharth Malhotra and Tamannaah Bhatia’s new film making a solid start while some older releases continue to add to their theatrical totals.
The figures cited below are based on early estimates from Sacnilk and the collection details provided in the report, so final numbers may change after official updates.
The One Makes Rs 8 Crore Opening
The One: Force of the Forest, starring Siddharth Malhotra and Tamannaah Bhatia, arrived in cinemas on September 25, 2026. Directed by Deepak Kumar Mishra and Arunabh Kumar, the action-adventure fantasy also features Anup Soni in a significant role.
The film incorporates elements linked to Bihar, including the depiction of a “miraculous temple” and a song connected with the faith surrounding Chhath Puja. According to Sacnilk’s figures cited in the report, the movie earned approximately Rs 8 crore in India on its opening day.
Its worldwide gross was reported at around Rs 9.6 crore after the first day, giving the film a notable opening as it entered a crowded theatrical market.
Hanuman Ansh Continues Its Theatrical Run
Hanuman Ansh, which released on August 7, has remained in cinemas for several weeks and continues to contribute to the overall box-office tally. The film features Shobhinav Satya portraying Neem Karoli Baba and was reportedly made on a budget of around Rs 2 crore.
According to the collection figures provided, the film opened with around Rs 10 lakh. Its reported weekly figures later increased significantly, with the movie recording Rs 10.40 crore in its third week, Rs 61 crore in the fourth, Rs 90.25 crore in the fifth and Rs 80.25 crore in the sixth week. The seventh-week collection was reported at Rs 44.80 crore.
Sacnilk’s early estimate cited in the report puts the film’s 50th-day Friday collection at approximately Rs 3.35 crore. Its India net total was reported at Rs 291.53 crore, while its worldwide gross stood at around Rs 372.20 crore.
Mirzapur: The Movie Holds Its Ground
Mirzapur: The Movie, released on September 4, has also maintained its presence at the box office. The film reportedly opened with Rs 25.75 crore and continued to generate business during subsequent weeks.
The movie earned an estimated Rs 55 crore during its second week, followed by around Rs 19.55 crore in its third week. Sacnilk’s early figures cited for the 22nd day put Friday’s collection at approximately Rs 1 crore.
The film’s India net collection was reported at Rs 223.80 crore, with its worldwide gross reaching around Rs 324.44 crore.
Vibe Adds to Kunal Kemmu’s Directorial Record
Kunal Kemmu’s Vibe, released on September 18, is also competing for audiences. The film stars Preity Zinta, Sparsh Shrivastav and Vanshika Dheer and follows Kemmu’s earlier directorial success Madgaon Express.
Vibe opened with approximately Rs 1.70 crore and collected around Rs 11.35 crore during its first week. According to Sacnilk’s early estimate, the film added Rs 0.85 crore on its eighth day, taking its India net collection to about Rs 12.10 crore.
Its worldwide gross was reported at approximately Rs 13.10 crore, as the film entered its second week alongside several other releases competing for theatrical footfall.