MUMBAI, India | September 26, 2026 —
The Indian box office has entered a packed Saturday with three very different stories unfolding at the same time.
Sidharth Malhotra and Tamannaah Bhatia’s The Vvaan: Force of the Forrest has opened at around ₹8 crore net in India, Marvel’s Avengers: Endgame Encore has returned to cinemas with a strong ₹7.25 crore India opening, while Hanuman Ansh has completed a remarkable 50-day theatrical run and crossed ₹380 crore worldwide.
Together, these numbers make September 26 one of the most interesting box-office Saturdays in recent weeks.
THE 60-SECOND BRIEF
The Vvaan Day 1: Around ₹8 crore India net
Avengers: Endgame Encore Day 1: Around ₹7.25 crore in India
Hanuman Ansh Day 50: Around ₹291.53 crore India net
Hanuman Ansh Worldwide: Around ₹381.35 crore
The Paradise Worldwide After Two Days: Around ₹98.50 crore
Big Saturday Question: Which film gets the strongest weekend jump?
The Vvaan Starts at Around ₹8 Crore
The Vvaan opened in cinemas on September 25 and collected around ₹8 crore net in India on Day 1, according to early trade estimates.
The figure gives the folklore-fantasy film a respectable start.
However, its Saturday trend will be more important than the opening number itself.
A strong jump would suggest that audience interest is building beyond initial curiosity.
A flat trend, on the other hand, would place greater pressure on Sunday.
Avengers Endgame Encore Makes Powerful Comeback
Marvel’s Avengers: Endgame Encore has proved that re-releases can still generate serious theatrical business.
The film collected around ₹7.25 crore in India on Day 1, putting it surprisingly close to The Vvaan’s opening.
That is a significant number for a film that originally released in 2019.
The re-release includes additional material linked to Marvel’s upcoming Avengers storyline, which has helped generate fresh interest among fans.
Premium formats and nostalgia appear to be major drivers of the comeback.
The Vvaan vs Avengers Endgame Encore
The first-day gap between the two films is narrow.
The Vvaan: Around ₹8 crore
Avengers: Endgame Encore: Around ₹7.25 crore
That means Saturday growth could completely change the order.
If Endgame Encore sees strong premium-format occupancy through the weekend, it could close the gap further.
The Vvaan, meanwhile, needs stronger family and mass-market turnout to protect its lead.
Hanuman Ansh Reaches Day 50
The biggest long-run story belongs to Hanuman Ansh.
The film has completed 50 days in cinemas and has reportedly reached around ₹291.53 crore India net.
Its worldwide gross has climbed to approximately ₹381.35 crore.
That is a major milestone for a film that has maintained audience interest across several weeks.
Its performance becomes even more notable because it continues to earn while newer releases compete for screens.
Why Hanuman Ansh Still Matters
Most films lose momentum rapidly after the first two weekends.
Hanuman Ansh has taken a very different route.
The film has continued drawing audiences deep into its theatrical run.
That sustained performance gives it a unique position in the current box-office landscape.
Its Day 50 milestone is not only about longevity. It also shows how strong word of mouth can keep a film alive even after newer titles arrive.
The Paradise Remains a Major Force
Although Saturday’s tracker is focused mainly on The Vvaan, Avengers: Endgame Encore and Hanuman Ansh, another major film cannot be ignored.
Nani’s The Paradise continues to perform strongly after a huge opening.
Current estimates place its worldwide total after two days at around ₹98.50 crore.
That keeps The Paradise among the biggest theatrical stories of the weekend.
Its scale is also much larger than the other films in this Saturday tracker, especially in South Indian markets.
Saturday Is the Real Test
Friday provides the opening number.
Saturday reveals momentum.
For The Vvaan, the key question is whether positive audience response can push collections higher.
For Avengers: Endgame Encore, Saturday will show how deep the nostalgia-driven demand really is.
For Hanuman Ansh, the story is different.
Its challenge is no longer opening strength but longevity.
Completing 50 days with strong cumulative collections already places it in a different category from most current releases.
Box Office Snapshot
The Vvaan
Day 1 India net: Around ₹8 crore
Status: Respectable opening, Saturday growth crucial
Avengers: Endgame Encore
Day 1 India: Around ₹7.25 crore
Status: Strong re-release opening, premium-format demand in focus
Hanuman Ansh
Day 50 India net total: Around ₹291.53 crore
Worldwide gross: Around ₹381.35 crore
Status: Strong long theatrical run
The Paradise
Worldwide after two days: Around ₹98.50 crore
Status: Major weekend performer
What Could Change by Evening
Saturday numbers are still developing.
Occupancy during afternoon, evening and night shows will determine the final shape of the day.
Multiplex performance will be especially important for The Vvaan and Avengers: Endgame Encore.
Meanwhile, films with strong family or mass-market appeal may see sharper weekend growth in smaller centres and single-screen markets.
Final Saturday estimates are expected later in the evening.
What Happens Next
The next major comparison will come after Saturday’s collections.
If The Vvaan posts a strong jump, it could move toward a healthy opening weekend.
If Avengers: Endgame Encore maintains momentum, the re-release may emerge as one of the strongest comeback runs for a Hollywood title in India.
Hanuman Ansh, meanwhile, will continue chasing higher lifetime milestones after completing 50 days.
The Paradise will also remain part of the wider weekend box-office conversation because of its much larger overall scale.
INVC NEWS Bottom Line
Saturday’s box office is being shaped by three different success stories. The Vvaan has opened at around ₹8 crore, Avengers: Endgame Encore has returned strongly with about ₹7.25 crore, and Hanuman Ansh has completed 50 days with more than ₹380 crore worldwide. The evening numbers will show which film gains the strongest weekend momentum.
What happened. Why it matters. What comes next.
