The Bollywood box office has a clear and undisputed ruler as the year draws to a close. The Ranveer Singh-starrer espionage thriller 'Dhurandhar', directed by Aditya Dhar, continues to defy expectations and hold its ground against fresh competition, showcasing phenomenal staying power more than a month after its release.
A Month-Long Box Office Juggernaut
Released on December 5, 'Dhurandhar' has managed to keep audiences flocking to theatres even after completing a full month in cinemas. While the film experienced a predictable dip in numbers as it entered its fifth week, it demonstrated remarkable resilience. The action-packed drama saw a significant surge over the recent weekend, capitalizing on increased footfall to post impressive gains.
This resurgence has propelled the film's earnings to new heights. Domestically, 'Dhurandhar' is now tantalizingly close to the Rs 760 crore mark. On a global scale, the film is inching toward the monumental Rs 1200 crore milestone, cementing its status as a blockbuster of historic proportions.
Breaking Down the Numbers: Day 30 and Weekly Collections
According to industry trackers, the film's performance on its 30th day (the fifth Saturday) was particularly strong. After minting Rs 8.75 crore on its 29th day (fifth Friday), the collection jumped to an impressive Rs 11.75 crore on Saturday. This pushed the total net collection in India to approximately Rs 759.5 crore.
The worldwide gross now stands at an estimated Rs 1182.25 crore after its 30-day run. This total comprises a gross of roughly Rs 911.25 crore from the Indian market and about Rs 271 crore from overseas business.
The film's weekly box office journey illustrates its consistent performance:
- Week 1: Rs 207.25 crore
- Week 2: Rs 253.25 crore
- Week 3: Rs 172 crore
- Week 4: Rs 106.5 crore
- 5th Friday (Day 29): Rs 8.75 crore
- 5th Saturday (Day 30): Rs 11.75 crore
New Releases Face an Uphill Battle
While 'Dhurandhar' enjoys its extended reign, new films are finding it challenging to make a similar impact. The latest war drama 'Ikkis', which marks the high-profile debut of Amitabh Bachchan's grandson Agastya Nanda and Akshay Kumar's niece Simar Bhatia, is moving at a steady but modest pace. In its first three days, the film has garnered close to Rs 20 crore in worldwide collections.
The situation is more difficult for the Christmas release, 'Tu Meri Main Tera Main Tera Tu Meri', starring Kartik Aaryan and Ananya Panday. The film continues to struggle at the ticket windows. After ten days in theatres, its domestic collection is a little over Rs 31 crore, with the worldwide total standing at approximately Rs 45.75 crore.
The sustained dominance of 'Dhurandhar' underscores the power of a well-made mass entertainer with strong word-of-mouth. Its ability to draw crowds weeks after release, even as new films arrive, sets a new benchmark for success in contemporary Bollywood and highlights the audience's appetite for large-scale, gripping cinema.
