The Bollywood box office has witnessed a phenomenal and largely unexpected event. The film 'Dhurandhar', which hit theatres on December 5, has not just succeeded but has redefined success patterns, creating a storm that has sent shockwaves through the industry. Its most staggering achievement is shattering the record for the highest second-weekend collection, a record previously held by the blockbuster 'Pushpa 2: The Rule'.
A Historic Second Weekend Run
In a rare feat for any film, 'Dhurandhar' managed to collect an astounding ₹135 crore nett in its second weekend. This figure is so monumental that it surpasses the opening weekend collections of most major films. In fact, only six films in Indian cinema history have ever achieved an opening weekend of ₹135 crore or more: 'Pushpa 2', 'Jawan', 'Animal', 'Pathaan', 'KGF Chapter 2', and 'Tiger 3'. For 'Dhurandhar' to reach this benchmark in its second weekend is unprecedented.
Even more impressive is that the film outperformed its own first weekend in the second. After concluding its first week with a robust ₹207.25 crore (as per Sacnilk), it embarked on a dream run. It started its second Friday on a high note with ₹32 crore, which was already higher than its first Friday. The momentum only grew, with collections soaring to ₹53 crore on Saturday and a massive ₹58 crore on Sunday.
Defying the Usual Box Office Trends
Typically, films see a significant dip on their first Monday. 'Dhurandhar', however, has defied all conventional wisdom. On its second Monday (day 11), when a decline is almost guaranteed, the film continued its dream run by adding ₹30.5 crore to its kitty. Remarkably, this day 11 collection was higher than its day 4 (first Monday) collection of ₹23.25 crore.
The film has begun its second Tuesday (day 12) on a positive note as well, with early afternoon collections reported at ₹4.56 crore. This sustained performance has propelled the film's total India nett collection to a staggering ₹385.81 crore. At this relentless pace, industry trackers predict the film will comfortably cross the ₹400 crore milestone by Tuesday night itself.
Day-wise Box Office Breakdown
Here is a detailed look at the film's daily collections, highlighting its incredible consistency and growth:
- Day 1 [1st Friday]: ₹28 Cr
- Day 2 [1st Saturday]: ₹32 Cr
- Day 3 [1st Sunday]: ₹43 Cr
- Day 4 [1st Monday]: ₹23.25 Cr
- Day 5 [1st Tuesday]: ₹27 Cr
- Day 6 [1st Wednesday]: ₹27 Cr
- Day 7 [1st Thursday]: ₹27 Cr
- Week 1 Total: ₹207.25 Cr
- Day 8 [2nd Friday]: ₹32.5 Cr
- Day 9 [2nd Saturday]: ₹53 Cr
- Day 10 [2nd Sunday]: ₹58 Cr
- Day 11 [2nd Monday]: ₹30.5 Cr
- Day 12 [2nd Tuesday] (Till Afternoon): ₹4.56 Cr
- Total Collection (So Far): ₹385.81 Cr
What This Means for the Industry
'Dhurandhar's' performance is a case study in exceptional word-of-mouth and audience reception. To beat a juggernaut like 'Pushpa 2' in any record, especially one related to sustained momentum, signals the arrival of a new box office phenomenon. The film's ability to grow in its second weekend and maintain strong weekday numbers points towards a long and profitable theatrical run, potentially entering all-time top grosser lists. This success story reinforces the power of content that resonates deeply with audiences, capable of creating historic trends in the Indian film industry.
