India box office set for 10-15% H1 2026 growth, but Hindi slate stays tentpole-dependent
PVR INOX and Mukta A2 flag concerns over a top-heavy Hindi lineup as H1 2026 collections track 10-15% above the ₹5,723 cr H1 2025 base. Dhurandhar (₹1,100 cr) and Border 2 (₹340 cr) anchor the slate; regional cinema is outperforming as exhibitors push for more mid-budget releases.
Indian box office set for 10-15% growth in H1 2026, but Hindi cinema remains top-heavy, dependent on tentpoles like Dhurandhar and Border 2. PVR INOX and Mukta A2 cite need for more mid-budget hits; regional cinema outperforms.