Nearly two months after hitting theatres, Dhurandhar is still rewriting the rules of the Indian box office. What began as a strong opening has now turned into a historic run, with the film achieving a milestone that very few titles—across languages—have ever managed.
In its eighth week, Dhurandhar has officially crossed the ₹1000 crore gross mark in India, becoming the only Bollywood film to do so. The rest of the elite list is dominated entirely by South Indian blockbusters, making this achievement even more significant for Hindi cinema.
How Dhurandhar hit the ₹1000 crore mark
The film’s momentum showed no signs of fading during its eighth weekend. Dhurandhar earned approximately ₹2.9 crore net over the weekend, followed by an additional ₹1.25 crore on Republic Day.
January 26—its 53rd day in theatres—proved to be historic. With that day’s collections, the film’s domestic gross climbed to ₹1002 crore, translating to around ₹835 crore net in India.
Until now, the domestic earnings benchmark for a Hindi film was held by Jawan, which had grossed roughly ₹760 crore in India. Dhurandhar hasn’t just crossed that line—it has obliterated it.
A rare club dominated by South cinema
With this feat, Dhurandhar enters an ultra-exclusive club of just four films to cross ₹1000 crore gross in the Indian market.
At the top of the list is Pushpa 2: The Rule, which leads with a staggering ₹1471 crore domestic gross. It had previously dethroned Baahubali 2: The Conclusion, which earned ₹1417 crore.
Also on the list is KGF Chapter 2, which wrapped up its Indian run at ₹1001 crore. That makes Dhurandhar the only Hindi-language film standing alongside these pan-India giants.
Where Dhurandhar stands among India’s biggest films
With its current numbers, Dhurandhar has now surged past several modern heavyweights, including RRR, Kalki 2898 AD, and Jawan—reshaping the domestic box office hierarchy in the process.
For Bollywood, this milestone signals a rare moment where a Hindi film has matched—and joined—the box office scale traditionally dominated by southern industries.
Strong overseas run despite hurdles
The film’s success isn’t limited to India. Internationally, Dhurandhar has earned over $33 million, even with a ban in Middle Eastern markets—making its overseas performance even more impressive.
As of January 28, the film’s worldwide gross is nearing ₹1300 crore, firmly placing it among the biggest global Indian releases of all time.
Cast, crew, and what’s next
Directed by Aditya Dhar, Dhurandhar stars Ranveer Singh in the lead role, supported by a powerhouse ensemble that includes Akshaye Khanna, Sanjay Dutt, R. Madhavan, and Arjun Rampal.
With the spy thriller universe clearly resonating with audiences, a sequel—Dhurandhar 2—is already lined up for a March release, expected to conclude the story.
Final words
Dhurandhar crossing ₹1000 crore in India isn’t just a box office statistic—it’s a cultural moment for Bollywood. In an era dominated by pan-India spectacles, the film has proven that a Hindi production can still command scale, stamina, and sustained audience loyalty.
Eight weeks in, the mission is officially accomplished—and Hindi cinema has a new all-time benchmark to celebrate.
