The theatrical journey of the action-packed thriller Dhurandhar is rewriting the rules of Hindi cinema's box office performance. As it enters the latter part of its third week, the film, headlined by Ranveer Singh and Akshaye Khanna, shows no signs of a steep decline, maintaining a momentum that has now propelled it to the top of the 2025 charts.
Steady Collections Defy Third-Week Norms
According to early data provided by the trade tracking platform Sacnilk, Dhurandhar earned an estimated ₹10.34 crore on its 19th day, which was a third Tuesday. This steady hold during weekdays, nearly three weeks after its initial release, has become a major point of discussion for industry analysts. The film's total net collection in India now stands at an impressive approximately ₹582.6 crore, with these live numbers subject to final updates.
What has truly captured the trade's attention is the film's sustained performance beyond the crucial first two weeks. Typically, big-budget Hindi releases experience a sharper drop after the initial frenzy. Dhurandhar, however, has bucked this trend, continuing to attract audiences in both premium multiplexes and mass-friendly single-screen theatres. This longevity is widely attributed to powerful word-of-mouth recommendations and a notable trend of repeat viewings.
Week-by-Week Breakdown and Historic Growth
The film's box office trajectory reveals an unusual and powerful pattern:
- Week 1: The film opened strong, collecting ₹207.25 crore.
- Week 2: In a rare occurrence, the collections actually grew, amassing ₹253.25 crore. This represents a growth of over 22% from the first week, fueled largely by exceptional weekend numbers.
- Week 3 (Partial): By the end of Day 19, the third week had already garnered over ₹112 crore, demonstrating remarkable staying power.
The second-week surge is seen as a critical turning point, indicating the film's evolution from a project reliant on its opening day buzz to a durable box office entertainer with widespread appeal.
Crossing Major Milestones and Setting Records
With its current total, Dhurandhar has officially surpassed the collections of Chhaava to become the highest-grossing Hindi release of the year so far. Furthermore, it has also moved past the lifetime India collections of other major 2025 releases like Stree 2 and Kantara Chapter One, cementing its place among the top-performing Indian films of the year.
All eyes are now on the coveted ₹600 crore net milestone in India. If the current trend persists through the coming weekend, the film is poised to achieve this rare feat, especially notable because it was not released during a traditional holiday period.
About the Film and Its Viral Impact
Directed by Aditya Dhar, Dhurandhar features Ranveer Singh in the role of Hamza, an Indian operative operating within terror networks in Karachi. The ensemble cast includes Akshaye Khanna, Arjun Rampal, Sanjay Dutt, and R. Madhavan in pivotal roles. The film's success has already greenlit a sequel, which is in development and scheduled for a March 2026 release, highlighting the producers' faith in the franchise's potential.
Beyond the box office, the film has created a unique cultural moment with 'Doodh Soda'. The beverage, featured in a key scene set in Karachi's Lyari area, has gone viral. In the film, a Doodh Soda stall serves as a cover for an Indian spy, played by Gaurav Gera as the vendor Mohammad Aalam. His dialogue, "Darling Darling Dil kyu toda. Peelo peelo Aalam soda," has become a popular catchphrase.
Note: All box office figures cited are based on early estimates from trade sources and may be revised when final numbers are reported.
