Aditya Dhar’s Dhurandhar is proving to be the kind of blockbuster that refuses to slow down. What started as a solid opening has now transformed into a full-blown phenomenon, with the Ranveer Singh–Akshaye Khanna starrer smashing expectations and resetting the box office conversation for December releases. As the film wraps up its first week, trade circles agree on one thing: Dhurandhar isn’t just performing well — it’s dominating.
⭐ A Power-Packed Week 1 — Day 7 Shows No Signs of Weakness
Despite being a regular working Thursday, the film witnessed a sharp uptick in momentum. Early estimates place Day 7 collections at ₹27–28 crore, depending on final night footfalls. What’s remarkable is its consistency — every single day of the week has hovered in the same successful range, reflecting powerful audience retention.
Occupancy tells the story even better.
Thursday’s overall Hindi occupancy soared to 39.53%, with each show slot climbing steadily:
- Morning: 18.62%
- Afternoon: 34.70%
- Evening: 44.95%
- Night: 59.83%
For a weekday, these numbers are exceptional — the kind typically associated with films that thrive on word-of-mouth. And in Dhurandhar’s case, the chatter around its slick action, tight screenplay, and intense performances has clearly worked in its favor.
📊 Day-Wise Performance: A Week of Fire
The film’s earnings across the first seven days look like this (estimates):
- Day 1: ₹28 crore
- Day 2: ₹32 crore
- Day 3: ₹43 crore
- Day 4: ₹23.25 crore
- Day 5: ₹27 crore
- Day 6: ₹27 crore
- Day 7: ₹27–28 crore
Total (India Net): ₹207.25 crore
India Gross: ₹248.75 crore (approx.)
With this, the film becomes one of the fastest to cross the ₹200 crore mark this year.
🌍 International Box Office: Strong Despite Gulf Ban
In the overseas market, Dhurandhar has crossed the ₹50 crore benchmark, securing ₹57.5 crore from international territories. That pushes its worldwide total to an impressive ₹306.25 crore — and that’s despite a major handicap.
The film has been blocked across six Gulf nations — Saudi Arabia, UAE, Kuwait, Qatar, Bahrain, and Oman — all of which are traditionally heavy earners for Bollywood releases. Trade reports suggest the makers attempted to secure approvals, but screenings were denied across all regions.
That Dhurandhar still crossed ₹300 crore worldwide in seven days, without the Middle East, underscores its strong appeal elsewhere.
🎭 Ranveer Singh Climbs His All-Time Charts
With its first-week haul, Dhurandhar now stands as Ranveer Singh’s third-highest-grossing film ever:
- Padmaavat – ₹302.15 crore
- Simmba – ₹240.3 crore
- Dhurandhar – ₹207.25 crore (Week 1)
At its current pace, Dhurandhar is expected to surpass Simmba within days.
🏆 A Big Debut in Bollywood’s All-Time Week 1 Rankings
Based on estimates from industry trackers (Statesman News Service), Dhurandhar has debuted at #12 in Bollywood’s highest first-week collections. It now sits roughly ₹12 crore behind Vicky Kaushal’s Chhaava, which dominated 2025 with a ₹219.25 crore opening week and went on to become the year’s biggest blockbuster.
⚔️ The Upcoming Clash: Avatar Enters the Arena
While Dhurandhar has enjoyed a clean first week, the calm won’t last. James Cameron’s Avatar: Fire and Ash releases in India on December 19, and early signals suggest a massive opening weekend is on the horizon.
The Hollywood giant is expected to draw premium-screen audiences, potentially cutting into Dhurandhar’s second-week earnings.
Meanwhile, the Christmas week will also see the release of Sameer Vidwans’ romantic drama Tu Meri Main Tera Main Tera Tu Meri, starring Kartik Aaryan and Ananya Panday. The film is eyeing a ₹9 crore opening, adding another competitor to an already buzzing holiday window.
⭐ Final Words
With a monstrous ₹306.25 crore worldwide, a rock-steady day-to-day pattern, and one of the strongest word-of-mouth responses this year, Dhurandhar has emerged as a blockbuster in every sense of the word. Its second week may bring competition, but the film has already secured its place among 2025’s top performers — and it’s far from done.
