One week into its theatrical run, Aditya Dhar’s large-scale action drama has moved well past early expectations and is now showing the kind of momentum usually reserved for rare blockbusters.
Released on December 5, Dhurandhar arrived with heavy buzz — not just because of Ranveer Singh in peak form, but also due to its formidable ensemble featuring Akshaye Khanna, R Madhavan, Sanjay Dutt, and Arjun Rampal. What followed, however, was a box office run that kept growing instead of slowing down.
A Weekend That Set the Tone
The film opened with a solid ₹28 crore on Friday, setting the base for a sharp upward climb. Saturday witnessed a healthy jump to ₹32 crore, and by Sunday, Dhurandhar exploded with a massive ₹43 crore, driven by strong word-of-mouth and packed theatres.
As expected, Monday brought a correction — collections dipped to ₹23.25 crore — but the drop never snowballed into concern.
Rock-Solid Weekday Performance
Instead of fading midweek, Dhurandhar did something unusual. From Tuesday through Thursday, the film consistently pulled in ₹27 crore per day, an extremely rare feat for a film post-weekend. That steady hold pushed its Week 1 total to ₹207.25 crore, firmly placing it among the year’s biggest openers.
Trade analysts credited this performance to repeat audiences, mass appeal, and Dhar’s slick, high-stakes storytelling that plays well across circuits.
Second Friday Surge Signals Long Run
The real surprise came on Day 8. Early estimates peg the second Friday collection at ₹32 crore — higher than the film’s opening day. That kind of jump strongly suggests the film could grow further over the weekend, especially with no major new releases competing for screens.
Even the re-release of Sholay on December 12 hasn’t dented Dhurandhar’s momentum in any noticeable way.
Current Box Office Status
With Day 8 added, Dhurandhar’s net India collection now stands at ₹239.25 crore, and the film appears well-positioned to dominate the box office at least until Christmas.
Day-wise Box Office Breakdown (India Net)
- Day 1 (Friday): ₹28 crore
- Day 2 (Saturday): ₹32 crore
- Day 3 (Sunday): ₹43 crore
- Day 4 (Monday): ₹23.25 crore
- Day 5 (Tuesday): ₹27 crore
- Day 6 (Wednesday): ₹27 crore
- Day 7 (Thursday): ₹27 crore
- Week 1 Total: ₹207.25 crore
- Day 8 (Friday): ₹32 crore
- Overall Total: ₹239.25 crore
Final Words
Dhurandhar has clearly moved beyond the “strong opening” phase and entered event-film territory. With steady weekdays, a rising second weekend, and no immediate competition, Ranveer Singh’s action spectacle looks set for a long and dominant theatrical run.
