The much-anticipated Bollywood film 'Dhurandhar', directed by Aditya Dhar and headlined by the energetic Ranveer Singh, has stormed the box office, concluding its first week with spectacular numbers. The film, marking Dhar's directorial return after a six-year hiatus, has not only met but exceeded trade expectations with an explosive performance both in India and internationally.
A Blockbuster Opening Weekend
According to early estimates from industry tracker Sacnilk, 'Dhurandhar' delivered one of the most impressive opening weekends of the year. The film amassed a staggering ₹99.50 crore net in India by the end of its debut three-day run, missing the coveted ₹100 crore net mark by just a whisker. However, its gross collections tell an even more impressive story, having comfortably crossed the milestone to reach approximately ₹119 crore.
The film's journey began with a relatively modest opening day collection of around ₹28 crore. However, propelled by positive reviews and strong word-of-mouth, it witnessed significant growth on Saturday, pulling in an estimated ₹32 crore net. The momentum peaked on Sunday, Day 3, with the film recording its highest single-day earnings of ₹39.5 crore net.
Domestic Surge and International Footprint
The domestic success was fueled by a remarkable surge in audience turnout. 'Dhurandhar' recorded an overall Hindi occupancy of 53.47% on Sunday, showing considerable growth from Friday and Saturday. The afternoon and evening shows were particularly packed, boasting an impressive occupancy rate of 70.07%. The film demonstrated extraordinary growth across the board, driven by packed shows in major metropolitan cities and a strong turnout in Tier-2 and Tier-3 circuits. This domestic momentum is expected to continue through the week.
The film's triumph was not confined to India. On the international front, 'Dhurandhar' has collected an estimated ₹30+ crore gross. North America led the overseas charge with an estimated $2 million debut, landing the film at the 9th spot on the US box office charts. It stands just behind 'Hamnet' ($2.3 million) and beat out the sci-fi action film 'Predator: Badlands' ($1.9 million). With these robust international numbers, the film's total worldwide box office collection currently stands at an estimated ₹140 crore.
Record-Breaking Feats for the Cast
This opening weekend has rewritten records for the lead actor, Ranveer Singh. 'Dhurandhar' has secured the biggest debut of Ranveer Singh's career, surpassing the opening numbers of big-ticket films like Sanjay Leela Bhansali's 'Padmaavat' and Rohit Shetty's 'Simmba'. In terms of net collections, the film has already raced to the number 8 spot on the list of Ranveer's highest-earning films, overtaking the lifetime collections of 'Dil Dhadakne Do' (₹76.81 crore) and 'Gunday' (₹78.61 crore) in just three days.
The film also marks a spectacular debut for actress Sara Arjun, who has entered the coveted ₹100 crore club with her very first film. This achievement places her among the rare newcomers who have managed to hit this milestone right out of the gate.
With its powerful combination of critical acclaim and audience approval, 'Dhurandhar' has firmly established itself as a major box office winner. The industry now keenly watches its performance in the coming days to see how high this Aditya Dhar directorial will ultimately soar.
