# Indian cinema footfall up 5% but recovery patchy 2026-08-10T08:56:48+00:00 | Business & Economy | Indian Opinion Desk Corroboration: 1 independent outlet According to Livemint, Indian cinema footfall rose 5% to 378 million in the first half of 2026, driven mainly by Hindi and Marathi films. However, this remains below the 400 million recorded in the same period of 2022. The recovery was slate-led: the film Dhurandhar: The Revenge alone accounted for nearly 20% of the box office. Hindi cinema's share increased from 39% to 44%, while Tamil cinema declined from 17% to 12%. Tier-II and III cities showed stronger growth, with experts stressing the need for affordable pricing and consistent releases to sustain the momentum. ## Coverage - livemint.com Tags: Box office, cinema recovery, footfall, Hindi films, regional cinema, tier-II cities Canonical: https://indianopinion.org/indian-cinema-footfall-up-5-but-recovery-patchy/ License: Summary and commentary (c) Indian Opinion, reusable with attribution. Facts belong to the linked sources. Cite: https://indianopinion.org/indian-cinema-footfall-up-5-but-recovery-patchy/#story-in-brief Review state: restored archive article, accurate at time of publication, not offered to search indexes.