The cinematic juggernaut 'Dhurandhar' shows no signs of stopping as it storms through its second week in theatres. The film has not only sustained strong collections but has also achieved a monumental global milestone, surpassing the lifetime worldwide collection of the epic 'Baahubali'. With a domestic total now standing at a staggering Rs 440.78 crore, the film's journey is being closely watched by industry analysts and fans alike.
Historic Second Week and Global Domination
'Dhurandhar' scripted a rare box office phenomenon by recording a bigger second weekend than its first, a feat that underscores its exceptional word-of-mouth. Its second weekend numbers were so powerful that it dethroned the mighty 'Pushpa 2' to become the biggest second-weekend grossing movie. The momentum carried into the weekdays, with the film holding steady on Monday and Tuesday.
However, the most staggering achievement is on the world stage. 'Dhurandhar' has officially overtaken the lifetime worldwide collection of SS Rajamouli's landmark film 'Baahubali', amassing a colossal Rs 674 crore globally. This cements its position as one of Indian cinema's biggest commercial successes ever.
Day-Wise Collection Breakdown and Slowdown Signs
The film's financial trajectory provides a clear picture of its performance. After a phenomenal second Sunday collection of Rs 58 crore, it earned a solid Rs 30.5 crore each on Monday and Tuesday. A dip was observed on Wednesday, with collections falling by approximately 16% to Rs 25.5 crore. The slowdown became more pronounced on the second Thursday, where early afternoon figures stood at just Rs 3.53 crore.
Here is a detailed look at the film's box office journey so far:
- Week 1 Total: Rs 207.25 Crore
- Day 8 (2nd Friday): Rs 32.5 Crore
- Day 10 (2nd Sunday): Rs 58 Crore
- Day 11 (2nd Monday): Rs 30.5 Crore
- Day 12 (2nd Tuesday): Rs 30.5 Crore
- Day 13 (2nd Wednesday): Rs 25.50 Crore
- Day 14 (2nd Thursday - Early): Rs 3.53 Crore
- Total India Collection (as per Sacnilk): Rs 440.78 Crore
The evident decline from Wednesday onwards signals the beginning of a natural tapering off phase for the film's theatrical run.
The Upcoming Challenge: Avatar Fire And Ash
A key factor contributing to 'Dhurandhar's' slowing pace is the imminent release of the Hollywood mega-blockbuster 'Avatar: Fire And Ash'. The James Cameron-directed sequel has begun gaining significant momentum in its advance bookings across India.
Early estimates suggest the film is poised for a strong opening day in the range of Rs 30+ crores (over $3.5 million). This sets the stage for a major box office clash. For context, its predecessor, 'Avatar: The Way of Water', opened to nearly Rs 50 crores in India in 2022 and went on to collect around Rs 500 crores in its full run.
The arrival of such a formidable competitor is expected to divide audience attention and screen space, inevitably impacting the collections of all holdover releases, including the mighty 'Dhurandhar'. The coming days will reveal if 'Dhurandhar' can continue its record-breaking spree in the face of this new challenge or if it will gradually wind down its historic campaign.
