James Cameron's 'Avatar: Fire and Ash' is nearing the Rs 200 crore mark at the Indian box office, with an estimated Rs 163.5 crore net earned by its third Friday. The film opened strongly and maintained a steady performance, though it underperformed compared to its predecessor, 'Avatar: The Way of Water,' which grossed Rs 465 crore in India. Projections suggest the film will earn Rs 15-17 crore over its third weekend, solidifying its status as a 'Clean Hit' despite lower earnings than anticipated.