What is the story about?
The much-anticipated spy-action thriller Dhurandhar, directed by Aditya Dhar and led by Ranveer Singh, has delivered an explosive start at the box office. Within its first weekend, the film has already emerged as one of the biggest openers of the year.
On opening day, Dhurandhar grossed an estimated Rs 28.60 crore net domestically, marking the highest opening of Ranveer’s career so far. With enthusiastic audience turnout and strong word-of-mouth, the film maintained momentum on Day 2 and Day 3. On Sunday, the film earned Rs 43 crore, the highest single-day net collection during the weekend. With Rs 33.10 crore on Day 2, the total now stands at Rs 104.70 crore net and Rs 123 crore gross.
Day 1: ₹28.60 crore
Day2: ₹33.10 crore
Day 3: ₹43 crore
Total: ₹104.70 crore NBOC (India)
On the overseas front too, the film made waves. it crossed the US-North America milestone of over USD 2 million within the first three days.
What Made the Difference
The impressive opening weekend of Dhurandhar can be attributed to several intertwined factors including a well-hyped trailer and promotional campaign, a star-studded cast including veteran actors alongside Ranveer Singh, and direction by Aditya Dhar, known for his hit war-drama background.
Moreover, the film appears to have benefited from strong word-of-mouth, especially in urban multiplexes, as occupancy rates reportedly spiked during afternoon and evening shows on Sunday, signalling audience satisfaction and a growing buzz.
What’s Next: The Long Game
While the opening weekend numbers are impressive, the real test for Dhurandhar will be its weekday hold, whether it can sustain footfalls and avoid a steep drop after the initial hype. Given the warm audience reception and critical praise, there’s optimism that the film could sustain its run and possibly join the Rs 200-250 crore (net) club by the end of its theatrical cycle.
If the film continues to ride on strong word-of-mouth and maintains decent occupancy across regions, Dhurandhar might well end up as one of the biggest box-office hits of 2025, a comeback moment for Ranveer Singh as an action hero and a win for Aditya Dhar’s ambitious cinematic vision.
On opening day, Dhurandhar grossed an estimated Rs 28.60 crore net domestically, marking the highest opening of Ranveer’s career so far. With enthusiastic audience turnout and strong word-of-mouth, the film maintained momentum on Day 2 and Day 3. On Sunday, the film earned Rs 43 crore, the highest single-day net collection during the weekend. With Rs 33.10 crore on Day 2, the total now stands at Rs 104.70 crore net and Rs 123 crore gross.
Day 1: ₹28.60 crore
Day2: ₹33.10 crore
Day 3: ₹43 crore
Total: ₹104.70 crore NBOC (India)
On the overseas front too, the film made waves. it crossed the US-North America milestone of over USD 2 million within the first three days.
What Made the Difference
The impressive opening weekend of Dhurandhar can be attributed to several intertwined factors including a well-hyped trailer and promotional campaign, a star-studded cast including veteran actors alongside Ranveer Singh, and direction by Aditya Dhar, known for his hit war-drama background.
Moreover, the film appears to have benefited from strong word-of-mouth, especially in urban multiplexes, as occupancy rates reportedly spiked during afternoon and evening shows on Sunday, signalling audience satisfaction and a growing buzz.
What’s Next: The Long Game
While the opening weekend numbers are impressive, the real test for Dhurandhar will be its weekday hold, whether it can sustain footfalls and avoid a steep drop after the initial hype. Given the warm audience reception and critical praise, there’s optimism that the film could sustain its run and possibly join the Rs 200-250 crore (net) club by the end of its theatrical cycle.
If the film continues to ride on strong word-of-mouth and maintains decent occupancy across regions, Dhurandhar might well end up as one of the biggest box-office hits of 2025, a comeback moment for Ranveer Singh as an action hero and a win for Aditya Dhar’s ambitious cinematic vision.
