Avatar, Dec. 21 -- Fire and Ash has shown steady growth in India over its first two days. The film opened on Day 1 (Friday) with a net collection of Rs.19 crore. The box office collection was primarily driven by the English and Hindi versions.

On Day 2 (Saturday), the box office collection increased to Rs.22.35 crore, showing a 17.63% jump.

The early trend suggests moderate interest from Indian audiences, especially compared with Dhurandhar. While the growth from Friday to Saturday is positive, the numbers still fall short of expectations for a major Hollywood franchise.

James Cameron's Avatar: Fire and Ash has performed well in the international market. It crossed the $100-million mark at the international box office. It earned $100.4...