Comparison Freshness: Jan 18, 2026
DangalVSAvatar: Fire and Ash
🏆 Rating Winner
Dangal
HIT
Comparison
Rating
Vote Count
Release Date
Runtime
Budget
Revenue
Genres
Avatar: Fire and Ash
HIT
Battle Verdict: Who Wins?
In this cinematic clash of Drama hits, Dangal takes the audience favorite trophy with a +0.5 lead in ratings. However, Avatar: Fire and Ash continues to dominate the cultural conversation when it comes to worldwide collections.
★ 7.9
Audience Rating
★ 7.4
$311,000,000
Box Office
$1,239,361,168
$10,400,000
Budget
$350,000,000
161 min
Runtime
198 min
Dec 21, 2016
Release Date
Dec 17, 2025
Deep Dive Analysis
🎭 Audience & Critical Reception
Audience consensus clearly favors Dangal over Avatar: Fire and Ash. With a strong rating of 7.9, Dangal has established itself as a superior benchmark in Drama storytelling, whereas Avatar: Fire and Ash took more creative risks that split its viewer base.
💰 Box Office Performance
In the theater aisles, Avatar: Fire and Ash was the undisputed heavyweight champion, pulling in significantly higher global collections than Dangal. Its financial success in 2025 was a testament to its broad marketing reach and "must-see" status.
🎬 Thematic & Style Clash
The contrast between Drama and Science Fiction makes this an interesting study in style. Dangal prioritizes emotional resonance and character study, creating a grounded and reflective experience. On the other hand, Avatar: Fire and Ash is all about broad narrative appeal, leading to a much more engaging narrative.
🏆 The Final Verdict
Final Verdict: It's a split decision. Watch Dangal if you prioritize storytelling depth and audience scores. However, if you want a culturally massive event that dominated the conversation (and the box office), Avatar: Fire and Ash is your pick.