The Aditya Dhar-directed espionage thriller 'Dhurandhar', starring Ranveer Singh, continues its unstoppable run at the box office, defying expectations even in its third week. The film, which released on December 5, 2025, received a significant festive boost on Christmas Day, proving its enduring popularity among audiences.
Christmas Holiday Gives Box Office a Major Boost
On its twenty-first day in theaters, which coincided with the Christmas holiday on December 25, 2025, 'Dhurandhar' witnessed a remarkable surge in ticket sales. According to industry tracker Sacnilk, the film collected an impressive Rs 26 crore on that single day. This substantial figure highlights that moviegoers, even during a holiday with family entertainment options, overwhelmingly chose the Ranveer Singh-led action film over other releases.
The Christmas collection represents a significant jump from its mid-week numbers, demonstrating the film's strong word-of-mouth appeal. The overall Hindi occupancy for the film on Day 21 was reported at a healthy 46.50%.
Week-by-Week Breakdown and Staggering Totals
The film's financial journey has been nothing short of spectacular. Here is a detailed look at its collections:
- Week 1 Collection: Rs 207.25 crore
- Week 2 Collection: Rs 253.25 crore
- Day 15 (3rd Friday): Rs 22.5 crore
- Day 16 (3rd Saturday): Rs 34.25 crore
- Day 17 (3rd Sunday): Rs 38.5 crore
- Day 18 (3rd Monday): Rs 16.5 crore
- Day 19 (3rd Tuesday): Rs 17.25 crore
- Day 20 (3rd Wednesday): Rs 18 crore
- Day 21 (3rd Thursday/Christmas): Rs 26.00 crore
With this, the total net collection of 'Dhurandhar' in the Indian market has soared to an astounding Rs 633.50 crore. The film's global performance is even more monumental, having already crossed the coveted Rs 900 crore mark worldwide and is now inching towards the Rs 1000 crore milestone.
The Power of Word-of-Mouth and Stellar Cast
Interestingly, the makers adopted a low-key promotional strategy, relying instead on the audience's reaction to drive the film's success. This gamble paid off handsomely, as positive word-of-mouth has been the primary fuel for its dream run. Critics and audiences have praised the film for its gripping performances, compelling storytelling, high-quality cinematography, and memorable music.
'Dhurandhar' boasts an ensemble cast that includes Ranveer Singh, Akshaye Khanna, Sanjay Dutt, R Madhavan, Arjun Rampal, Rakesh Bedi, and Sara Arjun. The supporting cast features talented actors like Danish Pandor, Naveen Kaushik, Gaurav Gera, Naseem Mughal, and Saumya Tandon.
With the first part achieving such phenomenal success, anticipation is already building for the sequel. 'Dhurandhar 2' is scheduled for release on March 19, 2026.
