Aditya Dhar's period spy thriller Dhurandhar, starring Ranveer Singh, has scripted an unprecedented chapter in Indian cinema history within just one month of its release. The film, which hit theatres on December 5, 2025, has become an unstoppable juggernaut, shattering records and setting new benchmarks for Bollywood at the domestic and global box office.
Domestic Domination: Entering the Rs 800 Crore Club
The production house, Jyoti Deshpande-led Jio Studios, made a landmark announcement on its official Instagram handle. It confirmed that Dhurandhar has crossed the monumental Rs 800 crore mark in net collections at the Indian box office within its opening month. According to the studio, the film has earned approximately Rs 806.80 crore domestically in this period.
This achievement makes Dhurandhar the first original Bollywood film to enter the coveted Rs 800 crore club on home turf. The only other Hindi film to have reached this milestone is the dubbed Hindi version of the Telugu blockbuster Pushpa 2: The Rule, which stands at Rs 812.14 crore—a figure now within Dhurandhar's sights.
The film's dominance is further highlighted by its position as the fifth highest-grossing Indian film ever domestically. It has surpassed SS Rajamouli's RRR (Rs 782.20 crore) and now has Prashanth Neel's KGF: Chapter 2 (Rs 859.70 crore) in its crosshairs. The film's relentless performance is underscored by a unique record: it is the only Indian film to earn in double digits (crores) for 30 out of its first 31 days in release.
A Global Powerhouse: The Rs 1200 Crore Worldwide Feat
The success story extends far beyond India's borders. Combining its massive domestic haul with an overseas collection of over Rs 280 crore in the first month, Dhurandhar's worldwide gross has soared past the Rs 1200 crore mark.
This monumental figure propels it into an elite global club, making it the second Hindi film ever to achieve this after the 2016 sports drama Dangal. In the broader context of Indian cinema, it now ranks as the fifth highest-grossing Indian film worldwide. Its immediate targets on the global chart are KGF: Chapter 2 (Rs 1215 crore) and RRR (Rs 1230 crore).
An interesting nuance emerges when considering China's contribution. If the Rs 1200 crore from the China box office is excluded from Dangal's total, Dhurandhar instantly becomes the highest-grossing Hindi film worldwide and the fourth highest-grossing Indian film globally.
Records Shattered and the Road Ahead
Dhurandhar's first-month run has been nothing short of historic, leaving a trail of broken records in its wake:
- First Bollywood film to cross Rs 800 crore in India.
- Highest-grossing Bollywood film in India, beating recent hits like Chhaava and Stree 2.
- Second highest-grossing Hindi film in India after the dubbed Pushpa 2: The Rule.
- Record for the highest fifth-weekend collection (Rs 35.80 crore) for a Hindi film in India.
- Only Indian film with double-digit earnings for 30 out of 31 opening days.
- Second Hindi film to cross Rs 1200 crore worldwide.
The film's phenomenal hold, even in its fifth week, has disrupted the release calendar, forcing competitors to postpone their dates. As it continues its theatrical run, the industry watches keenly to see how close it can get to the ultimate domestic champions—Pushpa 2: The Rule (Rs 1234.10 crore) and Baahubali 2: The Conclusion (Rs 1030.42 crore).
Ranveer Singh's powerhouse performance, combined with Aditya Dhar's visionary direction, has clearly struck a chord with audiences across demographics and geographies. Dhurandhar is not just a film; it has become a cinematic event, redefining the commercial potential and global appeal of a Hindi-language period thriller.
