The spy action spectacle Dhurandhar, starring Ranveer Singh, continues its monumental box office journey, inching closer to a historic milestone. As it approaches the end of its fourth week in theatres, the film's domestic collections have soared to an impressive ₹719.12 crore, following an estimated ₹6.87 crore net collection in India on its 27th day by 7 PM.
On the Cusp of History: Chasing Jawan's Global Crown
Directed by Aditya Dhar, Dhurandhar has already cemented its place in the elite ₹1,000 crore worldwide club, a feat it achieved without a release in the Chinese market—a rare distinction for a non-multilingual Indian film. Its global earnings now stand at a staggering ₹1,128 crore. The film is now on a direct collision course with the lifetime global collections of Shah Rukh Khan's Jawan, which are pegged at ₹1,160 crore. Dhurandhar requires just ₹32 crore more to claim the title of one of the highest-grossing Indian films ever.
In its global conquest, Dhurandhar has left a trail of blockbusters in its wake. It has surpassed the worldwide collections of major hits like Gadar 2 (₹686 crore), Stree 2 (₹857 crore), Chhaava (₹807 crore), and even edged past the monumental Pathaan (₹1,055 crore).
Signs of a Slowdown Amidst Sustained Success
Despite the record-breaking run, industry trackers note early signs of the film's momentum tapering off. The daily collections have now settled into the ₹10–15 crore range, indicating a natural decline as the film exhausts its primary audience. However, its ability to still pull in crowds nearly a month after release speaks volumes about its enduring appeal.
Day 27 Occupancy: Southern Metros Lead, Mixed Response Nationwide
A city-wise breakdown of occupancy for Day 27 reveals a stronghold in southern India, with some northern and western regions showing more moderate interest.
Bengaluru emerged as the frontrunner with a robust 45% overall occupancy. The city's 310 screenings saw particularly strong turnout in the afternoon (56%) and evening (51%) shows. Chennai followed with a steady 36% occupancy, maintaining consistent performance throughout the day despite a limited number of shows.
Eastern India's Kolkata demonstrated solid interest at 33% overall, with evening shows peaking at an impressive 47%. In western India, Pune recorded 26.33% occupancy, while Mumbai registered 22% across 828 shows.
The National Capital Region (NCR) saw an overall occupancy of 23.33%, primarily driven by afternoon and evening shows. Other cities reported moderate figures:
- Jaipur: 25.67%
- Hyderabad: 24.67%
- Lucknow: 20.67%
- Bhopal: 18.33%
- Chandigarh: 16.67%
- Ahmedabad: 12.67%
It is important to note that night shows recorded zero occupancy across all listed regions, confirming the absence of late-night screenings on this day. As Dhurandhar enters its final lap towards potentially dethroning Jawan, all eyes are on whether it can muster the final push in its upcoming shows.
