Bollywood’s box office has delivered a surprise twist as non‑franchise films steal the spotlight. Debut‑starrer Saiyaara races past INR 300 crore in India, while animated hit Mahavatar Narsimha crosses INR 100 crore. Meanwhile, sequels Son of Sardaar 2 and Dhadak 2 underperform despite star power, strong branding and positive reviews.