Ranveer Singh's highly anticipated action thriller, Dhurandhar, is generating significant buzz at the box office just days before its theatrical release. Directed by Aditya Dhar, the film has sold a substantial number of tickets in advance, indicating a strong opening weekend despite recent controversies.
Robust Advance Booking Figures Nationwide
According to data from industry tracker Sacnilk, Dhurandhar has sold 38,174 tickets for its opening day across India. These sales have already generated approximately ₹1.74 crore in revenue from all ticket formats. When accounting for blocked seats, the film is projected to earn around ₹3.25 crore on its first day alone.
The film has secured a wide release on 2,711 screens throughout the country. The advance booking response has been particularly strong in major metropolitan regions. Maharashtra leads in revenue collection with ₹43.34 lakh, followed closely by Delhi at ₹44.33 lakh. Other top-performing states include Karnataka (₹24.75 lakh) and Gujarat (₹15.8 lakh).
Regional Breakdown of Early Collections
Contributions from other key markets are also shaping a promising start. West Bengal has contributed ₹6.63 lakh, Telangana ₹6.76 lakh, and Uttar Pradesh ₹5.22 lakh. In the southern states, Tamil Nadu (₹4.51 lakh) and Kerala (₹1.09 lakh) have shown encouraging numbers.
States like Punjab (₹4.33 lakh), Rajasthan (₹4.79 lakh), Chhattisgarh (₹3.19 lakh), and Bihar (₹1.22 lakh) have added to the cumulative total. Smaller regions such as Arunachal Pradesh and Jammu & Kashmir have recorded more modest collections in the early phase.
CBFC Clears Film and Grants 'A' Certificate
In a significant development, the Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC) has concluded its review of Dhurandhar. The board has officially ruled that the film is not based on or linked to the late Major Mohit Sharma, putting an end to the recent controversy. The parents of the late army officer had previously moved the Delhi High Court seeking a stay on the film's release.
The CBFC has awarded the film an 'A' (Adults Only) certificate, marking the first time in Ranveer Singh's career that one of his films has received this rating. The board mandated a few edits, including the removal of some violent visuals, muting of a cuss word, and a change to a character's name.
Notably, Dhurandhar boasts a runtime of 214.1 minutes (3 hours, 34 minutes, and 1 second), making it one of the lengthiest films produced in Bollywood. The ensemble cast features Sanjay Dutt, Akshaye Khanna, R. Madhavan, Arjun Rampal, Sara Arjun, and Rakesh Bedi alongside Ranveer Singh.
Plot Synopsis and Final Countdown
The film's official plot revolves around a high-stakes intelligence operation. Following the hijacking of IC-814 in 1999 and the Parliament attack in 2001, India's Intelligence Bureau Chief, Ajay Sanyal, devises a daring mission to infiltrate and disrupt terrorist networks in Pakistan by penetrating the Karachi underworld. The narrative also involves a 20-year-old boy from Punjab, held captive for a revenge crime, whom Sanyal identifies.
With just three days remaining until its grand theatrical premiere, the combination of strong advance sales, a wide release, and the clearance of its major controversy sets the stage for Dhurandhar's arrival on the big screen. All eyes are now on its opening day performance.
