In a monumental shift for Bollywood's box office hierarchy, Ranveer Singh's action spectacle 'Dhurandhar' has officially become the highest-grossing Hindi film in history. The film, in its fifth week of release, has surpassed the lifetime collections of the previously unbeatable 'Pushpa 2: The Rule' (Hindi version), setting a new all-time record.
A Historic Box Office Milestone
According to the latest figures shared by renowned trade analyst Taran Adarsh, 'Dhurandhar' has amassed a staggering ₹831.40 crore in net collections within India. This achievement came on the film's 33rd day in theatres, its fifth Tuesday. The feat is particularly significant as it topples the record set by Allu Arjun's pan-India blockbuster 'Pushpa 2: The Rule' in the Hindi market, a benchmark many considered unassailable in the near term.
Expressing his astonishment on social media platform X, Adarsh declared it the biggest moment in the history of the Hindi film business. "Till not long ago, surpassing the *lifetime business* of #Pushpa2 #Hindi... seemed unthinkable. But records are meant to be challenged... and shattered - and #Dhurandhar has done exactly that," his post read. The film had already entered the record books earlier in the week by becoming the first Hindi film to cross the ₹800 crore mark in domestic net collections.
Industry Celebrates a New Benchmark
The production house behind the film, Yash Raj Films (YRF), issued a triumphant statement celebrating the landmark. They hailed 'Dhurandhar' not merely as a film but as a 'milestone moment in Indian cinema that will be remembered forever'. The statement extended congratulations to director Aditya Dhar and co-producers Jio Studios for creating the 'highest grossing Indian film of all time (In a Single language)'.
YRF reserved special praise for director Aditya Dhar, crediting his "clarity of purpose, fearless storytelling and unwavering commitment to excellence" for setting a new creative and commercial standard. The statement also applauded the entire cast and crew, calling them the "Dhurandhars" who brought the visionary project to life with such power on the big screen.
Lead actor Ranveer Singh, overwhelmed by the praise from his "Alma Mater" YRF, responded with heartfelt pride, writing, "only ever wanted to make you proud!"
The Road Ahead for the Franchise
Directed by Aditya Dhar of 'Uri: The Surgical Strike' fame, 'Dhurandhar' features Ranveer Singh in a powerhouse lead performance. The film boasts a formidable supporting cast including Akshaye Khanna, Sanjay Dutt, Arjun Rampal, and R Madhavan in key roles. Since its release, it has garnered widespread acclaim from critics, industry peers, and audiences across the board.
The success has firmly established 'Dhurandhar' as a franchise to reckon with. The story is planned as a two-part saga, with the sequel already scheduled for a grand release during Eid 2026. The unprecedented box office performance of the first part has now set incredibly high expectations for the next installment, promising another cinematic event for the ages.
