Ranveer Singh's latest high-octane action spectacle, Dhurandhar, has stormed the box office, demonstrating phenomenal growth on its second day. Despite a cloud of pre-release controversies, the film has managed to captivate audiences, crossing the significant Rs 50 crore mark within a mere two days of its release.
A Massive Saturday Surge
After a powerful opening day collection of Rs 27 crore nett, the Aditya Dhar-directed film witnessed an impressive surge on its first Saturday, December 6, 2025. According to data from industry tracker Sacnilk, Dhurandhar raked in an estimated Rs 31 crore on day two. This remarkable jump has propelled the film's total domestic collection to a formidable Rs 58 crore.
The audience turnout reflected this growing momentum. The film recorded an overall occupancy of 39.63% across India on Saturday. The viewership built steadily through the day: morning shows saw 17.26% occupancy, which rose to 35.46% in the afternoon. The evening shows climbed to 42.65%, with night shows peaking at an impressive 63.16%. The city of Pune led the charge with the highest occupancy rate of 49.50%.
Outpacing Past Success and Eyeing Records
The box office trajectory of Dhurandhar is notably sharper than Ranveer Singh's last major hit, Rocky Aur Rani Kii Prem Kahaani. While the romantic drama collected Rs 11.1 crore on day one and Rs 16.05 crore on day two, Dhurandhar has opened bigger and grown faster. This strong performance has already secured the film the third-biggest opening of 2025, only behind major releases like War 2 and Chhaava.
Based on its current explosive trend, the film is expected to be allotted more screens in theatres. Industry analysts now predict that Dhurandhar is firmly on course to enter the coveted Rs 100 crore club in the Indian market very soon. It is also poised to join the list of Ranveer Singh's top 10 highest-grossing films of all time.
Critical Divide Amid Commercial Roar
Despite its undeniable commercial success, Dhurandhar has sparked sharply divided reactions from film critics. While audiences are flocking to theatres for the action, some reviews have criticized the film's violent and graphic content. An excerpt from a review highlighted the focus on the lead actors' capacity for "blood and gore." The film, which also stars Sara Arjun, Akshaye Khanna, Arjun Rampal, Sanjay Dutt, and R Madhavan in key roles, continues to be a major talking point for both its box office numbers and its contentious narrative.
In summary, Dhurandhar has defied pre-release negativity with a thunderous box office response. Its day 2 collections confirm a blockbuster opening weekend, setting the stage for a potentially record-breaking run in the coming weeks.
