Dhurandhar Creates Box Office History with ₹1000 Crore Milestone
In a remarkable display of cinematic dominance, Aditya Dhar's spy thriller Dhurandhar has achieved what few Indian films have accomplished – crossing the coveted ₹1000 crore gross mark at the domestic box office. This achievement becomes even more significant considering the film faced stiff competition from the much-anticipated Border 2 throughout its theatrical run.
Record-Breaking Journey from Opening to Milestone
The film's box office journey began with an impressive ₹28 crore opening day, signaling strong audience interest. The momentum built steadily through the first weekend:
- Saturday collections rose to ₹32 crore
- Sunday peaked at ₹43 crore
- First week closed at ₹207.25 crore
Week 2 demonstrated even stronger performance with a 22.20% growth over the first week:
- Friday: ₹32.5 crore
- Saturday: ₹53 crore (massive jump)
- Sunday: ₹58 crore
- Week 2 total: ₹253.25 crore
The subsequent weeks showed the film's staying power:
- Week 3: ₹172 crore
- Week 4: ₹106.5 crore
- Week 5: ₹51.25 crore
- Week 6: ₹26.35 crore
- Week 7: ₹13.9 crore
Remarkable Late-Run Performance
What makes Dhurandhar's achievement particularly noteworthy is its performance in later weeks. On Day 51, the film showed an 81.82% jump with Saturday collections reaching ₹1 crore. This was followed by another 35% increase on Sunday, with Day 52 collections reaching ₹1.35 crore – a figure that surpasses the opening-day collections of most Bollywood films.
Industry trackers including Sacnilk and Bollywood Hungama have confirmed these numbers, though Day 53 figures were not available at the time of reporting.
Elite ₹1000 Crore Club: Dhurandhar's Unique Achievement
According to Sacnilk data, Dhurandhar has joined an exclusive group of only four Indian films that have crossed the ₹1000 crore mark in India. What sets this achievement apart is that Dhurandhar accomplished this feat with a single-language Hindi release, unlike previous entries that relied on multiple dubbed versions to reach wider audiences.
The Elite Four: India's Box Office Titans
The current members of this prestigious club include:
- Pushpa 2 (2024): Leads with ₹1,471 crore India Gross and ₹1,742 crore worldwide
- Baahubali 2 (2017): Historical benchmark with ₹1,417 crore India Gross and ₹1,788 crore worldwide
- KGF 2 (2022): Currently at ₹1,001 crore India Gross, now threatened by Dhurandhar's rise
- Dhurandhar (2024): Latest entry and only pure Hindi film in the club
Dhurandhar's position is particularly significant as it represents the only Hindi-language film to achieve this milestone without relying on regional dubbed versions, marking a new chapter in Bollywood's box office capabilities.
Digital Transition and Future Prospects
Even as Dhurandhar continues its theatrical run, preparations are underway for its digital debut. The film is scheduled for OTT release on January 30 on Netflix, following its historic eight-week box office journey.
The digital rights for both Dhurandhar and its sequel, Dhurandhar 2 (scheduled for theatrical release on March 19), were acquired by Netflix for over ₹130 crore according to OTTPlay reports. This substantial deal underscores the streaming platform's confidence in the franchise's continued success.
Industry Impact and Legacy
Dhurandhar's success story represents several important developments in Indian cinema:
- Single-language viability: Proves that Hindi films can achieve pan-India success without extensive dubbing
- Longevity matters: Demonstrates the importance of sustained box office performance beyond opening weekends
- Franchise potential: Sets strong foundation for the upcoming Dhurandhar 2
- Genre expansion: Validates spy thrillers as commercially viable in the Indian market
The film's ability to maintain strong collections even in its seventh week, while competing with major releases like Border 2, speaks volumes about its audience appeal and word-of-mouth promotion. As Dhurandhar prepares for its digital transition and sequel release, it has firmly established itself as a benchmark for future Bollywood productions aiming for both critical and commercial success.
