Dhurandhar, the Ranveer Singh and Akshaye Khanna-starrer spy thriller directed by Aditya Dhar, recorded its lowest single-day box office collection on its 48th day in theatres but continues to hold stronger numbers than newer films released in January 2026, including The Raja Saab.
Released on 5 December 2025, Dhurandhar has had a long and profitable theatrical run, marking some of the best box office trends for a Hindi film in recent months. Despite the expected slowdown as it enters its seventh week, the film’s performance remains noteworthy in a crowded box office calendar.
Slowest Day Yet on Day 48
On Day 48 (Wednesday), Dhurandhar’s collections dipped sharply, reflecting typical late-run behaviour for big theatrical releases. According to box office trackers, the film earned roughly Rs. 1.15 crore India net on Day 48, the lowest since its release but still a solid number compared with other fresh releases.
Even as earnings eased, Dhurandhar is reported to have accumulated around Rs. 829.40 crore India net by this point in its run, a testament to its sustained audience interest over nearly seven weeks. It is now eying Rs 900 crore.
Outperforming The Raja Saab and Other January Films
Despite the slowdown, Dhurandhar continues to outperform competing January 2026 releases. According to industry estimates, its Day 48 collection is higher than the daily figures posted by major new Hindi films this month, including The Raja Saab starring Prabhas, which has had a slower commercial response since its 9 January release.
While The Raja Saab crossed around Rs. 141 crore worldwide by its Day 12, its growth has lagged relative to Dhurandhar, whose seven-week run has helped it maintain higher net collections even in later days.
What This Means for Dhurandhar
Dhurandhar opened strongly and went on to become one of the biggest Hindi theatrical successes of late 2025 and early 2026. The film’s long tail at the box office, including record week-by-week performances earlier in its run, has helped it stay ahead of newer competition even as momentum naturally tapers.
With a sequel (Dhurandhar 2) on the horizon, the first film’s box office journey underscores how word-of-mouth and consistent audience turnout can sustain a film far beyond the typical six- to eight-week window, even as blockbuster releases and crowd pullers like Border 2 vie for screens and attention. The film is also gearing up for its OTT release.
