The cinematic juggernaut 'Dhurandhar' shows no signs of slowing down its monumental box office run. Since its release on December 5, the film has dominated ticket windows across India, weaving a success story punctuated by viral moments, chartbuster songs, and shattered records. Despite a mixed critical reception on its opening day, the film's powerful connection with audiences has translated into unprecedented commercial success.
A Record-Breaking Second Week Surge
What truly sets 'Dhurandhar' apart is its phenomenal performance in its second week, a period where most films see a significant decline. The film achieved a rare and remarkable feat by collecting a staggering Rs 253.25 crore in week two. This figure is notably higher than its already impressive first-week collection of Rs 207.25 crore. This reversal of the usual trend cemented its status as a box office phenomenon, making it the biggest second weekend grossing movie of all time in the process.
Week-by-Week Collection Breakdown
The film opened with a solid Rs 28 crore on its first Friday. It witnessed strong growth over the first weekend, collecting Rs 32 crore on Saturday and Rs 43 crore on Sunday. The weekdays remained exceptionally steady, leading to a powerful first-week total. The momentum exploded in the second week, starting with a massive Rs 32.5 crore on the second Friday, followed by a huge Rs 53 crore on Saturday and Rs 58 crore on Sunday.
As the film entered its third week, collections began to normalize but remained robust. The third Friday saw Rs 22.5 crore, followed by a healthy 52% jump on Saturday to Rs 34.25 crore. Early estimates for the third Sunday stand at an excellent Rs 38.50 crore, indicating strong sustained audience interest. The third Monday, as expected for a weekday, started on a slower note with afternoon collections at Rs 2.26 crore.
The Staggering Total and Future Prospects
With its day-wise collections painting a picture of sustained dominance, the total nett collection of 'Dhurandhar' in India has now soared to an astounding Rs 558.01 crore in just 18 days. This figure places it among the highest-grossing Indian films of all time. The film's journey from viral internet clips to record-breaking box office numbers underscores its massive pan-India appeal.
The detailed day-wise collection is as follows:
- Week 1 Total: Rs 207.25 Cr (Days 1-7)
- Week 2 Total: Rs 253.25 Cr (Days 8-14)
- Day 15 (3rd Friday): Rs 22.5 Cr
- Day 16 (3rd Saturday): Rs 34.25 Cr
- Day 17 (3rd Sunday): Rs 38.5 Cr
- Day 18 (3rd Monday): Rs 2.26 Cr (afternoon)
- Grand Total: Rs 558.01 Cr
While the film has begun its third week on a slower note compared to its explosive second week, the numbers for the third weekend demonstrate that 'Dhurandhar' continues to pull crowds to theatres, inching closer to newer milestones in the Indian box office landscape.
