The spy action thriller 'Dhurandhar', directed by Aditya Dhar and starring Ranveer Singh and Akshaye Khanna, is not just running at the box office; it is sprinting, demolishing records with a stunning display of stamina. The film has now etched its name in the history books by achieving the biggest second week ever for a Hindi film, a feat that underscores its phenomenal audience pull and word-of-mouth.
Unprecedented Second Week Dominance
According to early trade estimates, 'Dhurandhar' collected a massive Rs 30 crore net on its 12th day (second Tuesday), mirroring its second Monday performance. This incredible consistency has resulted in the biggest second Tuesday collection for any Hindi release to date. The film's relentless pace has propelled its second-week net total to a staggering Rs 204 crore in just five days.
This milestone makes 'Dhurandhar' the first and only Hindi film to cross the Rs 200 crore net mark within its second week. In doing so, it has shattered the previous record held by Allu Arjun's 'Pushpa 2 - The Rule', which had collected Rs 196 crore net in its second week. Trade analysts are now predicting that the film will conclude its second week ahead of its own first-week numbers, a rare occurrence for major releases.
Closing in on Historic Benchmarks
The film's opening week collection stood at an impressive Rs 207.25 crore net. With the current momentum, it is poised to surpass this figure on its 13th day (Wednesday), with one day still remaining in its second-week run. After 12 days in cinemas, the film's estimated all-India net collection has reached Rs 411.25 crore.
On the gross collections front, 'Dhurandhar' has surged to approximately Rs 493.5 crore across India. The industry widely expects the film to breach the coveted Rs 500 crore gross mark in India on Wednesday itself, cementing its status as an all-time blockbuster.
Global Box Office Powerhouse
The film's success is not confined to domestic shores. Having already crossed the Rs 100 crore mark internationally, 'Dhurandhar' has now amassed an estimated Rs 130 crore from the overseas box office. This robust international performance contributes significantly to its worldwide haul, which now stands at a monumental Rs 623.5 crore.
The sustained upward trend, characterized by record-breaking daily collections in the second week, demonstrates the film's powerful hold over audiences. The margin by which it set the biggest second Tuesday record is reported to be nearly double that of previous top performers, highlighting its exceptional performance.
With its two-part franchise narrative, 'Dhurandhar' has successfully captivated viewers, turning its theatrical run into a celebratory event. The combination of Aditya Dhar's directorial vision and the dynamic performances of Ranveer Singh and Akshaye Khanna has proven to be an unstoppable force at the ticket windows, rewriting the rulebook for box office success in contemporary Hindi cinema.
