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Why Franchise Films Like Border 2 And Drishyam 3 Rule 2026
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News18•13-10-2026, 12:23
Why Franchise Films Like Border 2 And Drishyam 3 Rule 2026
- •Bollywood in 2026 is dominated by successful franchise sequels like Border 2, Drishyam 3, and Dhurandhar The Revenge.
- •Ajay Devgn starrer Drishyam 3 achieved massive success with a worldwide gross collection reaching nearly 489.74 crore rupees.
- •Dhurandhar The Revenge created a box office storm by collecting over 1186 crore rupees in India.
- •Other notable sequels like Cocktail 2, Welcome to the Jungle, Dhamaal 4, and Awarapan 2 successfully recovered their budgets and entertained audiences.
- •Makers learned from past flops like War 2 and focused on strong storytelling and established characters to draw audiences to theaters in 2026.
Key Questions Answered
By October 12, 2026, the worldwide gross collection of Ajay Devgn's 'Drishyam 3: The Conclusion' reached ₹489.74 crore, with its total net collection in India standing at ₹315.25 crore.
Directed with a patriotism and war backdrop, 'Border 2' featured Sunny Deol, Varun Dhawan, Diljit Dosanjh, and Ahan Shetty, and was made on a budget of ₹275 crore.
In 2026, franchise films like 'Border 2', 'Dhurandhar: The Revenge', and 'Drishyam 3' dominated the box office and recovered their costs after makers learned from previous flops in 2025 like 'War 2' and 'Baagi 4'.
