Dhurandhar's Historic Box Office Run Continues Unabated
Aditya Dhar's espionage spy thriller 'Dhurandhar' has officially cemented its place in Bollywood history with its stupendous box office performance. On its seventh Thursday, marking day 49 since its December 5, 2025 release, the film continues its remarkable journey, albeit with an expected dip in collections as it approaches the release of a major competitor.
Record-Shattering Seventh Week Performance
The Ranveer Singh and Akshaye Khanna starrer has wrapped up its seventh week as the highest-grossing Hindi film for that specific period, comfortably dethroning the previous record-holder, 'Stree 2'. This achievement is particularly noteworthy as most blockbusters typically fizzle out by the fourth week, making Dhurandhar's consistency nothing short of miraculous.
According to industry tracking platform Sacnilk, the film maintained steady collections through Tuesday (day 47) and Wednesday (day 48), earning ₹1.65 crore and ₹1.15 crore respectively. On Thursday (day 49), early estimates indicate the film collected approximately ₹0.67 crore till afternoon, bringing its total India net collection to a staggering ₹830.07 crore.
Outperforming New Releases and Setting New Benchmarks
What makes Dhurandhar's performance even more impressive is its ability to maintain a strong grip on ticket windows despite competition from new releases. The film has successfully outperformed recent offerings including:
- Agastya Nanda and late Dharmendra starrer 'Ikkis'
- Prabhas-led 'The Raja Saab'
The biggest highlight of this week has been Dhurandhar shattering the all-time seventh-week record previously held by the horror-comedy 'Stree 2', which had accumulated ₹597.99 crore in India net collections during the same period.
Approaching Monumental Milestones
With the seventh week now concluded, 'Dhurandhar' stands as one of the most profitable ventures in Bollywood history. Notably, the film is just a whisker away from the ₹1000 crore India gross mark, a milestone that seemed improbable for many films but now appears within reach for this spy thriller.
Trade analysts suggest that while the arrival of 'Border 2' will significantly reduce Dhurandhar's screen count, the film might still crawl to this milestone through limited shows in the coming weeks, demonstrating its enduring appeal among audiences.
Global Success and Upcoming Challenges
Dhurandhar's success extends beyond domestic markets. The film has already surpassed the lifetime worldwide collections of major Indian blockbusters including:
- 'KGF: Chapter 2' with ₹1215 crore collections
- 'RRR' with ₹1230 crore collections
This places Dhurandhar as the fourth highest-grossing Indian film of all time, trailing only behind 'Pushpa 2: The Rule', 'Baahubali 2', and 'Dangal'.
The film will face its toughest challenge on Friday, January 23, as the war epic 'Border 2' releases in theaters. Starring Sunny Deol, Varun Dhawan, and Diljit Dosanjh, 'Border 2' has already recorded massive advance bookings for its opening day, potentially impacting Dhurandhar's screen presence and collections.
Legacy Secured Despite Competition
Regardless of the upcoming competition, Dhurandhar's legacy is already secure. The film has demonstrated remarkable staying power, maintained audience interest for seven consecutive weeks, and rewritten box office records that will likely stand for years to come.
The combination of Aditya Dhar's directorial vision, Ranveer Singh's charismatic performance, and Akshaye Khanna's powerful return to mainstream cinema has created a perfect storm of commercial and critical success that has redefined expectations for Hindi cinema in the modern era.
