The spy thriller Dhurandhar, starring Ranveer Singh and directed by Aditya Dhar, is not just a blockbuster; it's a phenomenon rewriting Bollywood's box office rulebook. The film has demonstrated staggering staying power, culminating in a historic performance on its 29th day in theatres, solidifying its place among the highest-grossing Indian films of all time.
A Record-Breaking Box Office Journey
The film opened with a massive ₹28 crore on its first Friday and never looked back. Its first weekend was spectacular, climbing to ₹32 crore on Saturday and an impressive ₹43 crore on Sunday. After a steady first week, it amassed a formidable ₹207.25 crore (India net).
The second week saw an even bigger surge, with collections jumping to ₹32.5 crore on Friday, followed by a colossal ₹53 crore on Saturday and ₹58 crore on Sunday. This phenomenal run added ₹253.25 crore in the second week alone, marking a rare 22.20% growth over the opening week.
While a dip was expected in the third week, the film showed remarkable resilience. It opened the third Friday at ₹22.5 crore and rallied over the weekend with ₹34.25 crore and ₹38.5 crore on Saturday and Sunday, respectively. The third week closed at a strong ₹172 crore.
The fourth week signaled a slowdown, as is typical, but the numbers remained historically high for a Hindi film, with daily figures ranging between ₹10 crore and ₹22.5 crore. Week 4 added another ₹106.5 crore to its monumental tally.
Dhurandhar's Historic Day 29 Benchmark
The true testament to the film's unprecedented hold comes from its fourth Friday, which was its 29th day in cinemas. On this day, Dhurandhar collected a staggering ₹8.75 crore. This is the highest 29th-day collection ever recorded for a Hindi film, setting a new benchmark for long-run performance.
This achievement puts the film in a league of its own when compared to other major blockbusters. The second-best 29th-day figure belongs to Chhaava at ₹6.5 crore, followed by Pushpa 2 at ₹3.75 crore. Other all-time giants like Jawan (₹1.78 crore), KGF: Chapter 2 (₹1.7 crore), and Baahubali 2: The Conclusion (₹1.56 crore) were far behind. Even successful sequels like Stree 2 and Bhool Bhulaiyaa 3 couldn't come close.
By the end of Day 29, the film's cumulative India Hindi net box office collection stands at an awe-inspiring ₹747.75 crore. Its worldwide total has soared to approximately ₹1,162.25 crore.
Storming Into the All-Time Top 5
The most remarkable feat is the speed at which Dhurandhar has entered the elite club. In the list of All-Time Top Indian Films by India Net Collection, Dhurandhar is now ranked among the Top 5, and it is the only Hindi film in that bracket.
- Pushpa 2: The Rule - Over ₹1,234 crore (achieved in 9 weeks)
- Baahubali 2: The Conclusion - Over ₹1,030 crore (achieved in 16 weeks)
- KGF: Chapter 2 - ₹859.7 crore (achieved in 10 weeks)
- RRR - ₹782.2 crore (achieved in 6 weeks)
- Dhurandhar - ₹747.75 crore (achieved in just 4 weeks)
This rapid ascent pushed Kalki 2898 AD out of the Top 5. The film is only the fourth Hindi entry in the overall Top 10, which also includes Jawan, Chhaava, and Stree 2.
With no signs of a sharp decline, industry analysts suggest that Dhurandhar has a real chance to climb even higher in the coming weeks. It is now a genuine possibility that a Hindi film, for the first time, could challenge for the crown of the highest-grossing Indian film in domestic net collections. Ranveer Singh and Aditya Dhar have delivered a cinematic juggernaut that has redefined success parameters for Bollywood.
Disclosure: Box office numbers have been sourced from Sacnilk.
