Ikkis box office collection day 2: Sriram Raghavan's war drama hits Friday slump; outpaces Tu Meri Main Tera Main Tera Tu Meri but remains in Dhurandhar shadow

Despite starring Agastya Nanda and the late veteran actor Dharmendra, Sriram Raghavan's military drama Ikkis saw a steep decline in ticket sales on its second day in theatres. The film's domestic net earnings for Friday, January 2, 2026, came to around ₹3.50 crore, following a respectable debut on New Year's Day. After earning ₹7 crore on its first day, the film showed a 50% decline.

What is the total domestic and global collection for Ikkis on Day 2?

The overall net collection for Ikkis in India was ₹10.50 crore at the conclusion of its second day. From a global perspective, the film has made around ₹12.50 crore in the 48-hour period.

The significant drop on the second day occurred due to the change from a large public holiday (January 1) to a typical working Friday. On day two, organic word-of-mouth and evening footfalls played a more significant role, while the New Year holiday enthusiasm boosted the first day. While a 50% decline is higher than earlier forecasts, trade analysts note that a reduction on the first Friday following a holiday Thursday is a regular market trend for specialised war dramas based on historical biographical features.

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What were the theatre occupancy rates throughout the day?

The film had a total occupancy of 14.72% throughout all major circuits on January 2. From morning shows at 5.75% occupancy to afternoon shows at 14.7%, evening shows at 18.06%, and night shows at 20.3%, the occupancy varied throughout the day.

In terms of regional performance, the Southern and Western territories outperformed the Northern belt. The National Capital Region (NCR) had the third-highest occupancy rate at 17%, after Bengaluru (33%) and Pune (18.75%). Ahmedabad and Surat, on the other hand, maintained low occupancy rates of 6.75% and 3.5%.

Which films are currently providing the toughest competition for Ikkis?

Theatrically, Ikkis is currently negotiating a very competitive terrain. Both the underwhelming performance of the Kartik Aaryan and Ananya Panday-starring Tu Meri Main Tera Main Tera Tu Meri and the persistent supremacy of the Ranveer Singh-starring Dhurandhar (which is currently in its fifth week and is still drawing huge crowds) pose challenges to it. While Ikkis has overtaken Dhurandhar in terms of daily revenues, the Aditya Dhar directorial continues to maintain its lead.

The film has maintained excellent critical reception despite the decline in box office receipts. The reviews gush over Nanda's first big-screen role and the profound impact of Dharmendra's last onscreen appearance. The success of the film, according to industry insiders, hinges on a massive opening weekend rise. The film needs a high double-digit increase this weekend to make up for Friday's drop and earn a lifetime domestic net of ₹30–40 crore.

Ikkis FAQs:

Q: What is the day 2 box office collection of Ikkis?

A: On its second day (Friday, January 2, 2026), Ikkis earned approximately ₹3.50 crore net in India.

Q: What is the total box office collection of Ikkis so far?

A: As of the end of its second day, the film's total domestic net collection stands at ₹10.50 crore.

Q: Is Ikkis a hit or a flop?

A: It is too early to determine the film's final verdict. While Ikkis saw a sharp 50% drop on Friday, trade analysts suggest its success depends on a major surge during the first weekend.