The cinematic juggernaut Dhurandhar, starring Akhaye Khanna and directed by Aditya Dhar, has shattered yet another box office record. On its 26th day in theatres, the film has not only continued its phenomenal run but has also set a new benchmark for Hindi cinema, surpassing the mighty Shah Rukh Khan-starrer Jawan. The film's relentless performance has propelled its India net collection to a staggering ₹712.25 crore, cementing its place among the all-time greats.
A Record-Breaking Box Office Journey
Dhurandhar kicked off its theatrical journey with a thunderous opening day collection of ₹28 crore. The momentum only grew stronger over the first weekend, with Day 2 rising to ₹32 crore and Day 3 leaping to an impressive ₹43 crore. Despite the expected Monday drop to ₹23.25 crore, the film showcased remarkable stability, earning a steady ₹27 crore on each of the subsequent weekdays. This powerhouse performance led to a spectacular Week 1 total of ₹207.25 crore (India net).
The second week demonstrated the film's strong word-of-mouth appeal. Starting with ₹32.5 crore on Friday, it soared to ₹53 crore on Saturday and peaked at ₹58 crore on Sunday. Even with weekday declines, Week 2 concluded with a massive ₹253.25 crore, marking a 22.20% growth over the first week. The third week, while seeing a natural dip, still added a formidable ₹172 crore to the kitty, driven by strong weekend holds.
The Crucial Fourth Week and Day 26 Triumph
As the film entered its fourth week, it continued to hold its ground remarkably well. The weekend collections stood at ₹15 crore (Friday), ₹20.5 crore (Saturday), and ₹22.5 crore (Sunday). The early estimate for Day 26 (Tuesday) is a formidable ₹11.25 crore. This single-day figure is what has catapulted Dhurandhar into the history books.
This Day 26 collection is now the highest for any Hindi film, decisively beating the records of previous blockbusters. It nearly doubles the ₹6.65 crore earned by Shah Rukh Khan's Jawan on its 26th day and is more than twice the ₹5.5 crore minted by Pushpa 2: The Rule on the same day. This achievement underscores the film's exceptional staying power in cinemas.
Dhurandhar Enters the All-Time Top 5
With its current India net total of ₹712.25 crore, Dhurandhar has officially entered the list of the Top 5 highest-grossing Hindi movies ever. More significantly, it has claimed the title of the highest-grossing Hindi original film in history. The other films in the elite Top 5 are predominantly South Indian originals, including Telugu giants like Pushpa 2, Baahubali 2: The Conclusion, and RRR, along with the Kannada blockbuster KGF Chapter 2.
On the global stage, Dhurandhar has crossed the monumental ₹1,095.5 crore mark in worldwide collections. While it still trails behind Jawan's worldwide gross of approximately ₹1,160 crore, the film shows no signs of a slowdown. Industry analysts believe it has a strong chance of surpassing the global total of the 2023 megahit in the coming days, given its current box office velocity.
The sustained success of Dhurandhar is a testament to its compelling content and audience connect. Without relying on a traditional superstar or an exorbitant budget, the film has emerged as the definitive Bollywood blockbuster of 2025, rewriting the rules of box office longevity and setting new records for the industry to chase.
