The Indian box office is witnessing a historic reshuffle as the cinematic juggernaut 'Dhurandhar' continues its unprecedented run. With a staggering Rs 759.5 crore net collection in India within just 30 days, the film has firmly established itself as one of the most extraordinary commercial phenomena in the nation's film history, currently occupying the fifth position on the all-time charts. Its relentless performance has now set the stage for a monumental clash, placing it on the brink of rewriting the record books once more.
The Final Hurdle: Overtaking an Epic
The immediate target is clear. Standing between Dhurandhar and the coveted fourth position is the SS Rajamouli-directed epic RRR, starring Ram Charan and Jr NTR, which holds a net India collection of Rs 782.2 crore. The math is straightforward yet thrilling: Dhurandhar requires less than Rs 23 crore to eclipse this benchmark. Given its current sustained pace at the ticket windows, achieving this milestone appears almost inevitable, transforming a lofty aspiration into a tangible reality.
This potential achievement carries immense significance. The top three slots are held by titans considered almost untouchable: Pushpa: The Rule – Part 2, Baahubali 2: The Conclusion, and KGF Chapter 2. The fourth place, however, has suddenly become vulnerable, and Dhurandhar is knocking with formidable force. A fascinating subplot to this race is the linguistic dominance. While all current top four films originate from Southern India, it was their massive pan-India appeal, particularly through Hindi dubbed versions, that propelled them to the summit. Dhurandhar, in contrast, has achieved this monumental feat primarily through its original Hindi release, accomplishing what no other primarily Hindi film has managed until now.
A Journey Powered by Explosive Consistency
The film's box office trajectory is a masterclass in sustained power. It launched with a thunderous opening week collection of Rs 207.25 crore, signaling its blockbuster intent. Defying the usual trend of a dip, the movie showcased incredible strength by posting an even more formidable second-week haul of Rs 253.25 crore, fueled by a roaring second weekend. While collections naturally moderated in the subsequent weeks—a standard pattern for any major release—the numbers remained exceptionally robust. Week 3 added Rs 172 crore and Week 4 contributed another Rs 106.5 crore to the kitty. Demonstrating remarkable staying power, Dhurandhar continued to pull in significant audiences even during its fifth weekend, cementing its 30-day total.
Global Glory and the Road Ahead
The film's success story isn't confined to domestic shores. On the international front, star Ranveer Singh has set a new benchmark in North America. Dhurandhar has dethroned Prabhas' Kalki 2898 AD to become the second highest-grossing Indian film of all time in that key market, underscoring its global appeal.
As the industry and audiences watch with bated breath, the focus is squarely on the next Rs 23 crore. If and when Dhurandhar crosses the Rs 782.2 crore mark, it will not just be a numerical victory but a symbolic one, potentially heralding a new era for Hindi cinema's box office potential in the all-India arena. The countdown to history has begun.
