The cinematic landscape of December 2025 witnessed a monumental event with the release of the much-anticipated film, 'Dhurandhar'. Starring Ranveer Singh, Akshaye Khanna, and R. Madhavan, the movie hit theatres on December 5 and immediately began its record-shattering spree. Defying all expectations, the film has not only sustained its phenomenal run but has also fiercely held onto the top spot at the box office for a full 15 days, battling new releases from Hindi, regional, and international cinema.
A Record-Breaking Third Week For Dhurandhar
Even as it entered its third week, 'Dhurandhar' shows no signs of slowing down. According to early estimates from industry tracker Sacnilk, the film, based on true events, earned an impressive Rs 22.5 crore on its third Friday (Day 15). This performance is particularly notable as it went head-to-head with the Indian release of James Cameron's big-budget spectacle, 'Avatar: Fire And Ash', which opened to approximately Rs 20 crore on the same day. This head-to-head victory underscores the film's strong audience connect and word-of-mouth popularity.
Detailed Box Office Collection Breakdown
The financial journey of 'Dhurandhar' has been nothing short of spectacular. The film set a powerful precedent in its opening week, amassing a massive Rs 207.35 crore. It then defied the usual second-week drop by collecting an even higher Rs 253.25 crore in its following seven days. This remarkable consistency has propelled its total net collection in India to a staggering Rs 483 crore within just 15 days.
Here is a detailed day-wise breakdown of the box office collections:
- Day 1 (1st Friday): Rs 28 Cr
- Day 2 (1st Saturday): Rs 32 Cr
- Day 3 (1st Sunday): Rs 43 Cr
- Day 4 (1st Monday): Rs 23.25 Cr
- Day 5 (1st Tuesday): Rs 27 Cr
- Day 6 (1st Wednesday): Rs 27 Cr
- Day 7 (1st Thursday): Rs 27 Cr
- Week 1 Total: Rs 207.25 Cr
- Day 8 (2nd Friday): Rs 32.5 Cr
- Day 9 (2nd Saturday): Rs 53 Cr
- Day 10 (2nd Sunday): Rs 58 Cr
- Day 11 (2nd Monday): Rs 30.5 Cr
- Day 12 (2nd Tuesday): Rs 30.5 Cr
- Day 13 (2nd Wednesday): Rs 25.5 Cr
- Day 14 (2nd Thursday): Rs 23.25 Cr
- Week 2 Total: Rs 253.25 Cr
- Day 15 (3rd Friday): Rs 22.50 Cr
- Total India Net Collection (15 Days): Rs 483 Cr
Global Domination and The Road Ahead
The triumph of director Aditya Dhar's 'Dhurandhar' is not confined to Indian shores. The film has made a significant mark internationally, with a gross overseas collection of Rs 158 crore. Combined with the Indian gross of approximately Rs 579.5 crore, the movie's worldwide gross collection has soared past the Rs 737.5 crore mark. Trade analysts are now keenly watching its third weekend, with projections suggesting the film is eyeing the coveted Rs 500 crore milestone in the Indian market alone by the end of this period.
The sustained performance of 'Dhurandhar' highlights a shift in audience preference towards high-concept, story-driven cinema with powerful performances. Its ability to hold its ground against a global franchise like 'Avatar' signals a new level of confidence and success for Bollywood on the world stage. As the film continues its victorious run, it is firmly on track to become one of the highest-grossing Indian films of all time.
