Sriram Raghavan’s twenty-one has started its 2026 box office journey on a steady note, drawing attention for both its inspiring subject matter and emotional significance. Directed by Agastya Nanda and marking Dharmendra’s last screen appearance, the war drama has collected Rs 10.50 crore in its first two days in theatres.

The film, which came as the first big theatrical release of the year, took a strong start with earnings of Rs 7 crore on the first day. The debut exceeded many commercial expectations and was supported by largely positive critical reviews. However, as per the data, the collection saw a significant decline on the second day, with the film adding Rs 3.50 crore. Sacnilk,

Despite its promising start, twenty-one Facing tough competition at the box office. Ranveer Singh’s stalwartNow in its fourth week, it continues to dominate the theatres. The action thriller collected Rs 6.63 crore on its 29th day, taking its total domestic collection to Rs 745.63 crore.

Based on the life of Arun Khetarpal, India’s youngest Param Vir Chakra recipient, twenty-one It traces the extraordinary journey of a young army officer from his military training days to the battlefield during the Indo-Pak war of 1971. The film depicts his courage, sense of duty and supreme sacrifice at the age of just 21.

Agastya Nanda plays the role of Second Lieutenant Arun Khetrapal, starring Jaideep Ahlawat and Simar Bhatia in the lead roles. Dharmendra appears in the role of Khetrapal’s father, which is his last example of an on-screen performance. The veteran actor died a month before the film’s release, adding to the emotional burden on the project.