When Dhurandhar released in theatres on December 5, it was positioned as a big-ticket spy thriller. What followed, however, went far beyond expectations. In just a few weeks, Aditya Dhar’s film turned into one of the most dominant theatrical runs Hindi cinema has seen in recent years, quietly rewriting multiple box-office records along the way.
Led by Ranveer Singh and backed by strong word of mouth, Dhurandhar has shown not just a massive opening, but rare staying power — the kind that separates a hit from a historic blockbuster.
Fastest Hindi Film to Rs 500 Crore in India
One of Dhurandhar’s biggest achievements came with the speed at which it crossed the Rs 500 crore mark in India. The film achieved this milestone within just 15 days of release,
making it the fastest Hindi film to do so. The record underlined how consistently the film pulled audiences into theatres even after its opening weekend.
Entry Into India’s All-Time Top 10 Films
With sustained collections through its third weekend, Dhurandhar officially entered India’s all-time top 10 highest-grossing films list. In doing so, it replaced Animal, pushing Ranbir Kapoor’s blockbuster out of the list. Dhurandhar crossed Rs 555.7 crore in India, edging past Animal’s lifetime domestic total of Rs 553 crore. This made Dhurandhar only the second 2025 release to feature in the top 10, after Kantara: A Legend Chapter 1.
Highest Third-Saturday Collection Ever
The film also set a new benchmark with its third Saturday performance. Dhurandhar collected over Rs 33 crore on its third Saturday alone — the highest ever for an Indian film at that stage of its run. The record previously belonged to Baahubali 2.
Career-Defining Film For Ranveer Singh
For Ranveer Singh, Dhurandhar has become his highest-grossing film domestically, surpassing earlier milestones set by Padmaavat. The actor’s restrained, intense performance has been widely praised, with many calling it one of the strongest phases of his career. The film has also turned into a career-best domestic grosser for several members of its ensemble cast, including Akshaye Khanna, whose performance has emerged as one of the film’s biggest talking points.
Strong Global Performance
Dhurandhar’s dominance has not been limited to India. The film crossed Rs 845 crore worldwide during its theatrical run, placing it among the highest-grossing Bollywood films globally. What stands out is that this performance came despite heavy competition from major international releases, including Hollywood tentpoles.
Top Hindi Film Of 2025 So Far
As of now, Dhurandhar stands as the highest-grossing Hindi film of 2025. It has outperformed other major releases of the year and continues to hold well at the box office, even weeks after release.
Industry Backing And Momentum
Beyond numbers, Dhurandhar has received rare, public praise from filmmakers like Sandeep Reddy Vanga, Ram Gopal Varma and others across the industry, cutting across styles and generations. The appreciation, combined with audience response, has helped the film maintain momentum deep into its theatrical run.
