Thirty-four days into its theatrical run, Dhurandhar is still refusing to slow down. What began as a comeback vehicle for Ranveer Singh has now turned into a full-blown box office juggernaut. The Aditya Dhar–directed spy thriller has officially crossed a historic milestone, overtaking SS Rajamouli’s RRR to become the fourth highest-grossing Indian film of all time worldwide.
This achievement places Dhurandhar in elite company — a list dominated by once-in-a-generation blockbusters — and cements Ranveer’s return to top-tier box office dominance.
A Late-Run Surge That Changed Everything
By Day 34, Dhurandhar pushed its worldwide gross to approximately ₹1,230 crore, nudging past RRR, which had long held its position as one of Indian cinema’s untouchable global hits.
What makes this feat even more impressive is timing. The film is nearing the end of its fifth week in cinemas — a phase when most releases are struggling to pull even lakhs per day. Dhurandhar, meanwhile, is still clocking ₹7–8 crore gross globally per day, proving its exceptional legs at the box office.
Domestic Strength Meets Overseas Muscle
In India alone, the film has earned around ₹786 crore net, translating to roughly ₹943 crore gross domestically. While weekday collections have naturally softened, the film continues to outperform expectations for a month-old release.
Overseas, the numbers are just as striking. Dhurandhar has collected nearly $32 million internationally, with a staggering $20 million coming from North America alone. That performance places it comfortably among the top 15 highest-grossing Indian films overseas — and notably, the film achieved this without a Middle East release, a territory that often boosts final totals for Indian blockbusters.
Standing Tall Among Indian Cinema’s Giants
With RRR now behind it, Dhurandhar currently trails only three films on the all-time worldwide chart:
- Dangal – ₹2,070 crore
- Baahubali 2: The Conclusion – ₹1,788 crore
- Pushpa 2 – ₹1,742 crore
Surpassing these giants appears unlikely at this stage, but Dhurandhar has already done more than enough to carve its place in Indian box office history.
A Test Ahead at the Box Office
The coming days won’t be entirely smooth. Domestically, Dhurandhar faces its first major competition with the arrival of The Raja Saab*. How much ground it can hold amid fresh releases will determine how close it edges toward the ₹1,250 crore mark.
Still, for a film already rewriting records, even a gentle slowdown won’t take away from its legacy run.
Why Dhurandhar Clicked With Audiences
At the center of the film’s success is Ranveer Singh, who plays Hamza, an Indian intelligence operative navigating Karachi’s terror networks. The role allowed Ranveer to blend intensity, restraint, and raw physicality — a sharp contrast to his flamboyant past avatars.
Directed by Aditya Dhar, the film also features a heavyweight supporting cast including Akshaye Khanna, Arjun Rampal, Sanjay Dutt, and R. Madhavan — all of whom added gravitas to the tightly wound espionage drama.
What’s Next for the Franchise
With Dhurandhar now firmly established as a franchise starter, anticipation is already building for Part 2, which is scheduled to release in March 2026. Given the scale of the first film’s success, expectations for the sequel are understandably sky-high.
Final Words
Dhurandhar didn’t just beat RRR — it outlasted, outperformed, and outplayed expectations. In an era where box office runs often peak early and fade fast, this film proved that strong word-of-mouth, scale, and star power can still carry a movie deep into its theatrical life.
Ranveer Singh is officially back at the summit — and Dhurandhar now stands tall as one of Indian cinema’s greatest box office stories.
