Ranveer Singh's latest cinematic offering, the spy thriller Dhurandhar, is setting the box office on fire with an impressive performance over its opening weekend. After a solid start on Friday, the film witnessed a significant surge in collections on Saturday, propelled by positive audience word of mouth. The momentum building across various circuits indicates the film is headed for a powerful opening weekend, potentially inching close to the coveted ₹100 crore mark in the Indian market.
Dhurandhar Box Office Collection: A Detailed Breakdown
The film, which opened to ₹27 crore net on its first day domestically, outperformed early projections. This upward trend solidified on Saturday. According to early estimates from industry tracker Sacnilk, morning show occupancy improved to 17% from Friday's 15%, while afternoon shows saw a notable jump to 35.46% from 28%.
By 6 PM on Saturday, Dhurandhar had added approximately ₹13.85 crore net to its total. This pushed the film's cumulative domestic net collection to an estimated ₹40.85 crore in just two days. This robust performance comes despite receiving mixed reviews from critics, underscoring the power of strong viewer recommendations in driving footfall to theatres.
Record-Breaking Start and Major Milestones Crossed
The film's opening has already etched a new record in Ranveer Singh's career. Dhurandhar has delivered the biggest opening for the actor as a solo lead, surpassing the initial numbers of his previous hits like Simmba and Padmaavat.
In a striking comparison, the spy thriller managed to overtake the lifetime domestic collection of Singh's 2022 release, Cirkus, in merely two days. Cirkus had struggled to reach ₹35.80 crore net during its entire theatrical run, a figure Dhurandhar has now left behind decisively.
If the current collection trajectory holds steady through Sunday, industry analysts predict the film could conclude its opening weekend with a total well above ₹90 crore net, putting the ₹100 crore milestone firmly within reach in its first week.
All About the Film Dhurandhar
Directed by Aditya Dhar, the filmmaker behind the acclaimed Uri: The Surgical Strike, Dhurandhar is a high-stakes espionage drama. The narrative is set in Pakistan during the early 2000s and follows the dangerous mission of an Indian spy who infiltrates the notorious crime syndicates of Lyari, Karachi.
Inspired by real events, the film boasts a powerful ensemble cast that includes:
- Akshaye Khanna
- Sanjay Dutt
- Arjun Rampal
- R Madhavan
Actors Sara Arjun and Rakesh Bedi also play key roles in the narrative. The film's compelling premise and star-studded lineup are clearly resonating with audiences, translating into its box office success.
