The undisputed reign of Aditya Dhar's spy thriller 'Dhurandhar' at the Indian box office has come to an end. After dominating the charts for over a month since its release, the film, starring Ranveer Singh, has been overtaken by the highly anticipated 2026 release, 'The Raja Saab', featuring Prabhas in the lead role.
Box Office Clash: A New King is Crowned
The dynamics shifted dramatically over the weekend. On its 37th day (6th Saturday), 'Dhurandhar' managed to mint approximately Rs 5.75 crore in net collections across India, as per early estimates from Sacnilk. This followed a Friday collection of Rs 3.5 crore, marking the start of its sixth week in theatres.
In stark contrast, the Prabhas-starrer 'The Raja Saab', which released on Thursday, showcased its massive pull. After an opening day collection of Rs 9.15 crore, the film soared to Rs 53.75 crore on Friday. Although it saw a significant drop on Saturday, it still collected an impressive Rs 27.83 crore across all languages in the domestic market. Its total India net collection now stands at approximately Rs 90.73 crore in just three days.
Dhurandhar's Stellar Run and Final Tally
Before this clash, 'Dhurandhar' enjoyed a phenomenal run, being one of the biggest hits of 2025. The film's week-wise performance in India was remarkable:
- Week 1: Rs 207.25 crore
- Week 2: Rs 253.25 crore
- Week 3: Rs 172 crore
- Week 4: Rs 106.5 crore
- Week 5: Rs 51.25 crore
With the latest figures, the film's total net collection in India has reached Rs 799.5 crore, missing the Rs 800 crore mark by a very narrow margin. The global box office story is even grander. The worldwide collection for the Aditya Dhar directorial, which also stars Sara Arjun and Akshaye Khanna, stands tall at Rs 1245.75 crore. This includes a gross collection of Rs 959.25 crore from India and Rs 286.5 crore from overseas markets.
What This Box Office Battle Signifies
The arrival of 'The Raja Saab' has clearly divided audience attention and footfalls in cinemas. While 'Dhurandhar' demonstrated incredible longevity and consistent earnings over five weeks, the massive opening wave of a new pan-India superstar vehicle has inevitably impacted its collections. The spy thriller's ability to still draw nearly Rs 6 crore on its 37th day is a testament to its content and appeal, but the numbers highlight the shifting focus of the audience towards the new release.
This box office transition marks the end of one successful chapter and the explosive beginning of another, showcasing the dynamic and competitive nature of the Indian film industry where audience loyalty is constantly tested by fresh cinematic offerings.
