Ranveer Singh's latest cinematic juggernaut, 'Dhurandhar', has shattered a major digital ticketing record, further cementing its status as a historic blockbuster. The film, directed by Aditya Dhar, has now become the highest-selling Bollywood film on the popular platform BookMyShow, overtaking several recent hits to claim the number one position.
A Historic Milestone on BookMyShow
According to official data and industry estimates, 'Dhurandhar' has sold approximately 1.4 crore (14 million) tickets on BookMyShow. This impressive figure allows it to surpass the previous record holder, Vicky Kaushal's 'Chhaava', which had sold just over 1.25 crore tickets. The achievement was confirmed by BookMyShow in an official statement, highlighting the film's monumental theatrical impact.
Ashish Saksena, COO – Cinemas at BookMyShow, commented on the feat, stating, "Cementing its place as a historic theatrical milestone, Dhurandhar has surpassed an unprecedented 14 million tickets sold on BookMyShow, emerging as the highest-selling Hindi film on the platform. These moments reaffirm the enduring relevance of theatrical releases and their ability to create shared cultural milestones that capture the nation’s imagination."
Nationwide Appeal and Box Office Dominance
The film's success is not confined to any single region. 'Dhurandhar' demonstrated remarkably strong and consistent demand across major Indian markets, including:
- Mumbai
- Delhi-NCR
- Pune
- Bengaluru
- Hyderabad
- Kolkata
- Ahmedabad
- Lucknow
- Nagpur
- Chandigarh
This nationwide appeal has helped sustain the film's momentum well beyond its initial opening weeks, a rare feat in today's fast-paced release environment.
The BookMyShow record complements the film's staggering box office performance. On its 29th day in theatres, 'Dhurandhar' collected an estimated ₹15.75 crore nett in India, taking its domestic nett total to approximately ₹739 crore. Globally, the film has amassed a colossal worldwide gross of ₹1,117.9 crore. It is now within striking distance of surpassing Shah Rukh Khan's 'Jawan', which holds a lifetime global collection of around ₹1,160 crore.
How 'Dhurandhar' Stacks Up Against Other Blockbusters
Trade tracker Sacnilk's data places 'Dhurandhar's BookMyShow sales ahead of other landmark releases from the past year. The current ranking for Hindi films on the platform is led by 'Dhurandhar', followed by:
- 'Dhurandhar': 1.4 crore tickets
- 'Chhaava': 1.25 crore tickets
- Shah Rukh Khan's 'Jawan': 1.24 crore tickets
'Stree 2' remains the only other Hindi film to have crossed the one crore ticket mark on BookMyShow. However, the all-time Indian record on the platform is still held by Allu Arjun's 'Pushpa 2: The Rule', which sold a massive 2 crore tickets following its 2024 release.
Reinforcing the Power of Theatrical Cinema
The success of 'Dhurandhar' underscores several key trends in the Indian film industry. BookMyShow now accounts for nearly one-third of total ticket sales for major releases, especially in tier-1 and tier-2 cities. This trend is clearly visible with 'Dhurandhar'. Industry insiders estimate the film has sold over 3.5 crore tickets across India to date, translating to domestic box office earnings exceeding ₹886 crore.
Of these 3.5 crore tickets, about 1.4 crore were booked online via BookMyShow, while the remaining over 2 crore tickets came from traditional spot bookings and offline counters. This hybrid demand model, combining strong digital and offline sales, highlights the film's universal reach.
With sustained footfalls nearly a month after its release and these record-breaking platform numbers, 'Dhurandhar' has powerfully reinforced the commercial and cultural strength of large-scale Hindi cinema in theatres. It stands as a testament to the fact that compelling stories with grand execution can still draw audiences in droves, even as viewing habits continue to evolve.
