The cinematic juggernaut 'Dhurandhar' is rewriting the rules of Bollywood box office success. Since its theatrical release on December 5, the Aditya Dhar directorial has been on an unstoppable record-breaking spree, now nearing the end of its phenomenal second week. The film, featuring an ensemble cast including Ranveer Singh, Akshaye Khanna, R Madhavan, Sanjay Dutt, and Arjun Rampal, is not just winning critical praise but is also minting monumental numbers at ticket windows across the globe.
A Historic Box Office Triumph
'Dhurandhar' has officially emerged as Ranveer Singh's biggest box office earner in his career, dethroning the previous record-holder 'Padmaavat', which had collected approximately ₹585 crore worldwide. This new milestone cements Ranveer's position as a major box office draw. The film's financial journey began with a thunderous opening, securing Ranveer's biggest opening weekend with a net collection of ₹103 crore in India. This momentum carried into the first week, culminating in a staggering ₹207.25 crore net, marking his highest opening week ever.
The film has set unprecedented benchmarks specifically for A-rated Hindi cinema. It now boasts the biggest collections for the seventh day, the eleventh day, and the highest second week ever for this category, having crossed the ₹200 crore net mark in India with ease. Its performance in the second week has been particularly extraordinary, with 'Dhurandhar' registering historic numbers on its eighth, ninth, and tenth days. It recorded the biggest second weekend in Hindi cinema history and achieved a rare feat: it is the only ₹100-crore opening film to actually grow in its second weekend, collecting more then than it did in its first.
The Dream Run: Week-by-Week Breakdown
The numbers tell a compelling story of sustained audience love. After a massive first-week total of ₹207.25 crore, the film opened its second Friday with an impressive ₹32 crore. It then saw a significant jump, collecting ₹53 crore on the second Saturday and an even higher ₹58 crore on the second Sunday. Industry experts often anticipate a sharp drop on Mondays, but 'Dhurandhar' defied expectations. On its second Monday (day 11), it brought in a robust ₹30.5 crore, which was notably higher than its fourth-day (first Monday) collection of ₹23.25 crore.
The momentum barely wavered on the second Tuesday (day 12), with another ₹30 crore added to the kitty. As of the afternoon of day 13 (second Wednesday), early reports indicated a collection of ₹5.49 crore. The total net collection in India now stands at a colossal ₹417.24 crore, and the film shows no signs of a steep decline.
Day-Wise Collection Summary
Here is a detailed look at the film's daily earnings:
- Day 1 (1st Friday): ₹28 Crore
- Day 2 (1st Saturday): ₹32 Crore
- Day 3 (1st Sunday): ₹43 Crore
- Day 4 (1st Monday): ₹23.25 Crore
- Day 5 (1st Tuesday): ₹27 Crore
- Day 6 (1st Wednesday): ₹27 Crore
- Day 7 (1st Thursday): ₹27 Crore
- Week 1 Total: ₹207.25 Crore
- Day 8 (2nd Friday): ₹32.5 Crore
- Day 10 (2nd Sunday): ₹58 Crore
- Day 11 (2nd Monday): ₹30.5 Crore
- Day 12 (2nd Tuesday): ₹30.5 Crore
- Day 13 (2nd Wednesday): ₹5.49 Crore (afternoon)
Cumulative Total: ₹417.24 Crore (Net)
Redefining Success for A-Rated Cinema
Beyond personal records for Ranveer Singh, 'Dhurandhar' has become the highest-grossing film in director Aditya Dhar's career and has firmly secured its place as the top-grossing A-rated Indian film of 2025. Its performance challenges the conventional wisdom that adult-rated films have a limited commercial ceiling. The fact that it grew in its second weekend—a phenomenon rarely seen—indicates powerful word-of-mouth and repeat viewings.
The film's success is a multi-starrer triumph that proves the potent combination of a compelling narrative, adept direction, and powerful performances can transcend traditional box office limitations. As 'Dhurandhar' continues its dream run in theaters, the industry is keenly watching to see just how high this new benchmark will be set.
