The much-anticipated Bollywood film 'Dhurandhar', starring Ranveer Singh, is all set to hit theatres across India on December 5. This marks the actor's return to the big screen in a fresh avatar following his last outing in 'Rocky Aur Rani Kii Prem Kahaani'. Directed by Aditya Dhar, the film is generating significant buzz, not just for its lead but for its powerhouse ensemble cast, which is considered one of its biggest unique selling points.
Star-Studded Cast and Box Office Expectations
'Dhurandhar' features an impressive lineup of actors including R Madhavan, Sanjay Dutt, Akshaye Khanna, Arjun Rampal, and Sara Arjun. The film is slated for a wide theatrical release, and early indicators from the box office are highly promising. Advance bookings for the film opened six days prior to its release, providing ample time to build momentum.
While the initial response was steady but not explosive, ticket sales have shown consistent growth in the last two days. The current sales trajectory is even outpacing the recent release 'Tere Ishk Mein', despite the two films targeting different audience segments. This steady climb in pre-sales positions 'Dhurandhar' for a robust opening day.
Tracking Towards a Record-Breaking Start
Industry trackers are now confident that the film is almost assured of opening above the Rs 15 crore mark on its first day. If the current upward trend in advance bookings continues, there is a strong potential for the film to touch, or even exceed, the Rs 20 crore range. Achieving this would make 'Dhurandhar' Ranveer Singh's biggest post-pandemic opener.
For context, his previous films '83' and 'Rocky Aur Rani Kii Prem Kahaani' collected approximately Rs 12 crore and Rs 11.1 crore respectively on their opening days, as per data from Sacnilk. Both those films relied heavily on positive word-of-mouth to grow their collections subsequently. 'Dhurandhar', with its strong pre-release buzz, aims for a much stronger start.
Positioning as the Season's Strongest Opener
With the buzz steadily building and advance bookings reflecting strong audience interest, 'Dhurandhar' is strategically positioning itself as one of the strongest openers this season. The final day-one numbers will, of course, be influenced by the critical and public reception the film receives upon release. Positive word-of-mouth could further amplify its box office performance through increased spot bookings over the opening weekend.
The combination of Ranveer Singh's star power, Aditya Dhar's direction following the success of 'Uri: The Surgical Strike', and the allure of a major ensemble cast has created a perfect storm of anticipation. All eyes are now on December 5 to see if 'Dhurandhar' can translate this pre-release excitement into historic box office numbers.
