The Ranveer Singh and Akshaye Khanna-led spy thriller 'Dhurandhar' appears to be experiencing a slowdown at the domestic box office as it approaches the conclusion of its theatrical journey. According to industry reports, the film, which had consistently maintained collections above the Rs 1 crore threshold, witnessed a noticeable dip in its earnings on Wednesday, signaling a potential tapering off of its remarkable run.
Week 7 Collections Show Decline
As per early estimates provided by Sacnilk, 'Dhurandhar' recorded its lowest single-day collection to date during its seventh week in theaters. The film reportedly earned an estimated Rs 1.15 crore on Wednesday, marking a significant drop from its weekend performance. Despite this recent decline, the movie has demonstrated impressive staying power since its December 5 release, continuing to generate substantial revenue nearly 50 days after its initial launch.
Detailed Week 7 Performance Analysis
The seventh week began on a relatively weak note for the spy thriller, with Friday collections hovering around Rs 1.75 crore. However, the film showed characteristic resilience over the weekend, with Saturday and Sunday estimates reaching approximately Rs 3 crore and Rs 3.75 crore respectively. While weekday numbers suffered, dipping into the Rs 1 crore range, the cumulative week 7 collection still managed to reach Rs 12.7 crore. Industry observers are now watching closely to see if the film can cross the Rs 15 crore milestone before concluding its theatrical run.
Complete Box Office Journey
'Dhurandhar' has followed a typical blockbuster trajectory with gradually declining but still substantial weekly collections:
- Week 1 Collection: Rs 207.25 crore
- Week 2 Collection: Rs 253.25 crore
- Week 3 Collection: Rs 172 crore
- Week 4 Collection: Rs 106.5 crore
- Week 5 Collection: Rs 51.25 crore
- Week 6 Collection: Rs 26.35 crore
- Week 7 Collection: Rs 12.7 crore
Cumulative Collection Figures
The current net total collection for 'Dhurandhar' stands at an impressive Rs 829.4 crore domestically. Meanwhile, the India gross collection has reached approximately Rs 995 crore. With international markets showing limited improvement in box office performance, the film's total worldwide haul is estimated to be around Rs 1288.9 crore, cementing its status as one of the year's biggest commercial successes.
Upcoming Competition and Sequel Plans
Throughout its theatrical run, 'Dhurandhar' has successfully competed against multiple releases including 'Happy Patel: Khatarnak Jasoos', 'Avatar: Fire and Ash', 'Tu Meri Main Tera Main Tera Tu Meri', 'Ikkis', and 'The Raja Saab'. However, the film now faces its most significant challenge with the impending release of 'Border 2', scheduled to hit theaters this Friday.
Early box office reports indicate that 'Border 2' has already generated substantial buzz, with advance bookings grossing an estimated Rs 5.65 crore. The film has reportedly sold approximately 1.75 lakh tickets across 13,585 shows, with gross total collections including blocked seats reaching the Rs 10 crore mark even before its official release.
Sequel Preparation Underway
As 'Dhurandhar' nears the end of its theatrical journey, the production team is actively preparing for the sequel's release. The follow-up film, reportedly titled 'Dhurandhar 2: The Revenge', is scheduled for a March 19 release. According to industry sources, the makers have already secured Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC) approval and plan to unveil a teaser soon. The promotional clip, said to be nearly two minutes in duration, has reportedly received an 'A' certificate from the certification board.
Disclaimer: The box office numbers and data presented in this article are compiled from various public and industry sources. All figures are approximate unless explicitly stated, providing a reasonable representation of the movie's box office performance. These totals may be subject to change as official studio data is updated or additional international market reports are finalized. This information is provided for informational and entertainment purposes only.
