Ranveer Singh's high-octane spy action film Dhurandhar is scripting history at the Indian box office, showing no signs of slowing down even in its third week. The film has not only crossed the monumental ₹500 crore mark domestically but has also sprinted past the lifetime collection of a major 2024 blockbuster, cementing its place among Bollywood's all-time greats.
Milestones Galore: Surpassing Gadar 2 and the ₹500 Cr Club
According to data from industry tracker Sacnilk and early estimates, Dhurandhar earned approximately ₹24.51 crore on its 17th day (third Sunday). This robust performance has propelled its total India net collection to a staggering ₹541.76 crore. In a significant achievement, on Sunday, the film overtook the lifetime India net box office collection of Sunny Deol's 2024 phenomenon Gadar 2, which had gathered ₹525 crore during its entire theatrical run.
What makes this feat more remarkable is the speed at which it was accomplished. Dhurandhar reached this milestone faster than most recent Bollywood big-ticket releases. The film maintained strong momentum over its 15th and 16th days, successfully pushing its total domestic earnings past the coveted ₹500 crore threshold. Trade reports confirm that audience interest remained high on the third Friday and Saturday, with healthy occupancy recorded for both afternoon and evening shows nationwide.
Sustained Audience Pull: A Pan-India Dominance
Despite new competition from international releases, Dhurandhar remains the first choice for moviegoers across the country. Its mass appeal is evident from the strong occupancy figures reported from major cities, showcasing a truly pan-India success story.
The southern markets have been particularly strong for the film:
- Chennai led the pack with an impressive overall occupancy of 81%.
- Bengaluru followed closely at 78%.
- Pune recorded a solid 72.5% occupancy.
The key Hindi-belt centres also displayed robust traction, proving the film's wide reach:
- The National Capital Region (NCR) saw 66% occupancy.
- Mumbai was close behind at 65.5%, driven by packed evening and night shows.
- Jaipur (66.5%) and Lucknow (56%) further solidified its dominance in North India.
Steady Performance Across Markets
The film's success is not limited to metros. Mid-tier markets contributed significantly with steady footfalls throughout the day:
- Hyderabad: 57.5%
- Ahmedabad: 55.5%
- Chandigarh: 55%
Eastern and smaller centres, including Kolkata (45%), Bhopal (48%), and Surat (30%), registered comparatively moderate occupancy but still added meaningfully to the overall box office tally. Notably, night shows peaked above 80% occupancy in several metropolitan cities, indicating unwavering audience enthusiasm.
With these extraordinary numbers, Dhurandhar has demonstrated exceptional staying power, or 'legs', at the box office. It has firmly positioned itself as one of the biggest blockbusters of recent years and continues its record-breaking run, now standing as the sixth highest-earning Bollywood movie of all time, having also surpassed the collection of the hit film Animal. The spy thriller's journey is a testament to its compelling content and Ranveer Singh's star power, captivating audiences across the nation week after week.
