Ranveer Singh's cinematic juggernaut, Dhurandhar, continues to rewrite the history books of Indian cinema. The film, which has now completed a remarkable 27-day run in theaters, has achieved an unprecedented milestone that solidifies its blockbuster status.
A Record-Breaking Box Office Streak
According to data from the industry tracker Sacnilk, Dhurandhar has become the first Hindi movie ever to record double-digit daily net collections for more than 25 consecutive days. This feat means the film has consistently earned over ₹10 crore every single day for nearly four weeks, a display of stamina no previous Hindi release has managed.
The previous record for the longest double-digit streak was held by Pushpa 2, which achieved it for 21 days in its Hindi version. Dhurandhar has comfortably surpassed that benchmark, demonstrating what analysts are calling "unreal consistency" well into its fourth week in cinemas.
Steady Collections and Occupancy Details
Even on its 27th day, a Wednesday, the film minted an impressive ₹11 crore at the domestic box office. This performance came with an overall Hindi occupancy of 22.72%. The day-wise occupancy breakdown was as follows:
- Morning Shows: 14.42%
- Afternoon Shows: 28.40%
- Evening Shows: 25.48%
- Night Shows: 22.57%
Regional performance highlighted strongholds in southern metros. Bengaluru reported the highest overall occupancy at 41.25%, driven by packed afternoon (56%) and evening (51%) shows across 310 screenings. Chennai followed closely with 35.75% occupancy, maintaining steady footfalls despite a limited number of shows.
On the Path to Overtake 'Jawan'
Directed by Aditya Dhar, Dhurandhar's box office conquest is not limited to domestic records. The film has already stormed past the ₹1,000 crore mark in worldwide collections, achieving this rare feat without a release in the Chinese market—a first for a non-multilingual Indian film.
In its global ascent, Dhurandhar has left behind several major hits, including:
- Gadar 2 (₹686 crore)
- Stree 2 (₹857 crore)
- Chhaava (₹807 crore)
- Pathaan (₹1,055 crore)
With total worldwide earnings now at approximately ₹1,128 crore, the film is within striking distance of a monumental target. It needs just about ₹32 crore more to overtake the lifetime global collection of Shah Rukh Khan's 'Jawan' (₹1,160 crore).
The Road Ahead and Early Slowdown Signs
With no major Hindi releases poised to challenge it in the immediate future, Dhurandhar is expected to enjoy a continued golden run. However, early estimates suggest the film is beginning to show initial signs of a slowdown. On its 28th day, coinciding with New Year's Day, early afternoon estimates pegged the collection at around ₹3.22 crore, indicating daily figures might dip into the lower end of the double-digit range.
Despite this natural tapering, the film's journey has been nothing short of extraordinary. It has registered the biggest fourth weekend and fourth week in Hindi cinema history, surpassing benchmarks set by pan-India giants by a significant margin. As it eyes the ultimate prize of dethroning Jawan, all eyes remain on Dhurandhar's final box office tally.
