Mumbai, 27 February 2026 — The Indian box office is currently navigating a mid-week lull, yet the numbers coming in for Thursday, 26 February 2026, show a fascinating mix of steady veterans and struggling newcomers.

As the industry prepares for the upcoming Friday releases, the current crop of films is squeezing out every last bit of potential from the single screens and multiplexes alike. From high-budget action spectacles to small-town dramas, the daily chart provides a clear picture of what the Indian audience is currently vibing with.

O Romeo: The Big Budget Warrior’s Second Week Stand

Even on its Day 14, the mega-budget spectacle O Romeo continues to be the primary driver of footfalls across the country. Built on a massive investment of ₹150 Cr, the film has had a mountain to climb since its release. On Thursday, it managed to pull in ₹1.35 Cr at the India Net box office.

While this is a slight dip from its Wednesday collection of ₹1.17 Cr (a rare mid-week bump likely due to evening show occupancy), it shows that the film still has enough teeth to fight off complete exhaustion.

Currently, the India Net Total stands at ₹62.43 Cr, while the Worldwide (WW) collection has reached a strong ₹97.78 Cr. For a film of this scale, the road to recovery is still long, but crossing the ₹100 Cr mark globally is now just a heartbeat away. The film’s high-octane sequences and star power are clearly working in its favor, even if the domestic recovery is slower than the producers might have initially hoped for during the pre-release hype.

The Mid-Tier Struggle: Assi and Do Deewane Seher Mein

The first week is often the most brutal for mid-budget films, and both Assi and Do Deewane Seher Mein completed their Day 07 with decent, if not spectacular, numbers.

Assi (Budget: ₹25 Cr): This film collected ₹0.6 Cr on Thursday. It has been a consistent performer through its first week, bringing its India Net Total to ₹7.05 Cr. With a WW of ₹8.32 Cr, Assi is proving to be a stable player. It hasn’t seen the massive crashes that often plague films without a “superstar” lead, suggesting that the word-of-mouth for its story is holding up well among the urban youth and family audiences.

Do Deewane Seher Mein (Budget: ₹35 Cr): On its Day 07, it brought in ₹0.4 Cr. The film has tracked closely with Assi, reaching an India Net Total of ₹6.96 Cr and a World Wide total of ₹8.22 Cr. For a ₹35 Cr budget, the film needs a much stronger second weekend to avoid being labeled a disappointment. The “Seher” (city) vibe of the film might be limiting its appeal in rural circuits, which is reflected in these hovering daily numbers.

With Love: The Surprise Hit of the Month

If you want to talk about ROI (Return on Investment), look no further than With Love. Despite being in its third week (Day 21), this small-budget gem, made for just ₹10 Cr, earned ₹0.45 Cr on Thursday. It actually outperformed Do Deewane Seher Mein and Bambukat 2, despite those films being much younger in their theatrical run.

With an India Net Total of ₹28.22 Cr and a WW of ₹36.53 Cr, “With Love” is a certified Super Hit. It has tripled its budget in domestic net collections alone. This proves once again that Indian readers and viewers value heart-tugging content over mindless CGI, especially when the chemistry between the leads feels authentic and the music strikes a chord with the “Gen Z” and “Millennial” crowd.

Regional and Niche Players: Bambukat 2 and Hey Bhagawan

Both Bambukat 2 and Hey Bhagawan also reached the end of their first week (Day 07) this Thursday.

Bambukat 2 (Budget: ₹8 Cr): This sequel has been a smart play for the producers. Collecting ₹0.35 Cr on its seventh day, it has amassed an India Net of ₹4.03 Cr. However, its international appeal is where the real story lies, with a WW of ₹11.98 Cr. For an ₹8 Cr film, nearly hitting ₹12 Cr worldwide in a week is a fantastic result, showing the power of regional franchises in the global market.

Hey Bhagawan (Budget: ₹15 Cr): On its Day 07, it earned ₹0.3 Cr, bringing its India Total to ₹4.80 Cr and WW to ₹7.87 Cr. It’s a slow burn, and while it isn’t setting the box office on fire, it is maintaining a steady rhythm that might help it survive for another week if the new releases don’t completely take over its screens.

Border 2: The Legend Nears the Finish Line

Finally, we have the veteran of the chart, Border 2. Currently on Day 35, the film is finally slowing down, but what a journey it has been! Made on a massive ₹275 Cr budget, the film earned ₹0.18 Cr on Thursday.

The numbers are legendary:

• India Net Total: ₹329.05 Cr
• World Wide Total: ₹445.51 Cr

Border 2 has not only recovered its costs but has become one of the highest-grossing films of the era. Even at the tail end of its run, people are still walking into theaters to experience the patriotic fervor one last time. It has successfully captured the spirit of the nation, proving that some franchises are “recession-proof” when it comes to the Indian box office.

26 February 2026 Box Office Chart

Poster	Movie	Day	Collection	India Net	WW
	O Romeo ₹150 Cr	Day 14	₹1.35 Cr	₹62.43 Cr	₹97.78 Cr
	Assi ₹25 Cr	Day 07	₹0.6 Cr	₹7.05 Cr	₹8.32 Cr
	With Love ₹10 Cr	Day 21	₹0.45 Cr	₹28.22 Cr	₹36.53 Cr
	Do Deewane Seher Mein ₹35 Cr	Day 07	₹0.4 Cr	₹6.96 Cr	₹8.22 Cr
	Bambukat 2 ₹8 Cr *	Day 07	₹0.35 Cr	₹4.03 Cr	₹11.98 Cr
	Hey Bhagawan ₹15 Cr *	Day 07	₹0.3 Cr	₹4.80 Cr	₹7.87 Cr
	Border 2 ₹275 Cr	Day 35	₹0.18 Cr	₹329.05 Cr	₹445.51 Cr

What’s Next?

As we move into the final weekend of February, the question is whether O Romeo can see a massive jump or if the audience is waiting for the fresh slate of March releases. For now, the small-budget films are the ones teaching the industry the biggest lessons about profitability.