Dhurandhar Achieves Historic Box Office Milestone in India
Aditya Dhar's period spy thriller Dhurandhar, starring Ranveer Singh, has achieved a remarkable box office feat by entering the elite Rs 1000 crore gross club in India. This milestone comes despite facing fresh competition from the highly successful period war drama Border 2, starring Sunny Deol.
Resilient Performance Against New Competition
The film's journey to this historic achievement has been nothing short of extraordinary. After completing seven weeks of strong theatrical run, Dhurandhar faced its biggest challenge yet with the release of Border 2, which amassed an impressive Rs 193 crore in its extended opening weekend in India according to producers T-Series.
On its 50th day since release, Dhurandhar experienced its first dip below the Rs 1 crore mark in daily earnings, collecting only Rs 55 lakh. However, the film demonstrated remarkable resilience by bouncing back during its eighth weekend:
- Saturday (day 51): Added Rs 1 crore to domestic collections
- Sunday (day 52): Collected Rs 1.35 crore
- Republic Day Monday (day 53): Minted Rs 2 crore despite being in its eighth week
Entering the Exclusive Rs 1000 Crore Gross Club
After 53 days at the box office, Dhurandhar has achieved several historic distinctions:
- Only single-language Indian film to cross Rs 1000 crore gross in India
- Only non-sequel film to achieve this milestone
- Fourth Indian film overall to enter this elite club
The film now stands alongside only three other Indian movies in this exclusive category:
- KGF: Chapter 2 (2022) - Rs 1001 crore
- Baahubali 2: The Conclusion (2017) - Rs 1417 crore
- Pushpa 2: The Rule (2024) - Rs 1471.10 crore
Current Box Office Standing and Future Prospects
With Rs 889.80 crore net collection in India and now crossing the Rs 1000 crore gross mark, Dhurandhar has established itself as:
- The highest grossing Indian film ever at the domestic box office
- The fourth highest grossing Indian film worldwide with approximately Rs 1426.80 crore
The film's success has created unprecedented buzz for its sequel, Dhurandhar 2, which is scheduled for a multi-language release on March 19, coinciding with holiday weekends for Eid, Gudi Padwa, and Ugadi. The sequel will face competition from other major releases but benefits from the historic performance of its predecessor.
Adding to the film's momentum, Dhurandhar is expected to premiere on Netflix India this Friday, January 30, marking the end of its eighth week in theaters. This digital release is anticipated to generate additional excitement and viewership, further solidifying the film's legacy and building anticipation for the upcoming sequel.
