The cinematic landscape of 2025 has been unequivocally defined by one colossal force: the film 'Dhurandhar'. Since its theatrical debut on December 5, the movie has not just performed well; it has orchestrated a historic box office takeover, rewriting record books and setting new benchmarks for Indian cinema.
From Mixed Start to Unstoppable Juggernaut
While the initial audience reactions on opening day were a mixed bag, 'Dhurandhar' swiftly silenced any doubters. Its momentum transformed into that of a full-blown juggernaut within days. Key scenes and catchy songs from the film went massively viral on social media, acting as a powerful catalyst and pulling enormous crowds to theatres.
This surge led to a parade of milestones. The film proudly claimed the title of the biggest second-weekend grosser in history. In a stunning and rare reversal of typical box office trends, 'Dhurandhar' amassed a staggering Rs 253 crore in its second week, decisively surpassing its already impressive first-week collection of Rs 207.25 crore.
Defying Gravity in the Third Week and Beyond
As it entered its third week, a slight slowdown on the first Friday (Day 15) with Rs 22.5 crore hinted at a natural dip. However, 'Dhurandhar' spectacularly defied expectations again. The very next day, third Saturday saw a sharp 52% jump, raking in Rs 34.25 crore. Sunday followed with an equally robust Rs 38.50 crore, an exceptional figure for any film in its third weekend.
This powerful weekend performance, totaling around Rs 72 crore, allowed 'Dhurandhar' to smash another record. It comfortably overtook the previous third-weekend champion, 'Chhaava' (which earned Rs 60.10 crore), to become the highest-grossing film in its third weekend of all time. The film's daily collections on Monday (Day 18) stood at a strong Rs 16 crore by evening.
The Monumental Domestic and Global Haul
The cumulative financial achievement of 'Dhurandhar' is nothing short of phenomenal. On the domestic front, the film's total collection in India has now reached a monumental Rs 575 crore.
The global story is even more breathtaking. Within a mere 18 days of release, 'Dhurandhar' has officially entered the coveted Rs 900 crore club worldwide. This earth-shattering run has enabled it to sprint past the lifetime worldwide collections of industry giants like 'Stree 2' and the epic 'Baahubali 2'.
Most significantly, by also crossing the worldwide box office of 'Kantara: Chapter 1', 'Dhurandhar' has officially been crowned the highest-grossing film of 2025, a title it shows no sign of relinquishing soon. Its journey from a film with mixed day-one reviews to the undisputed box office king of the year is a testament to its powerful connection with audiences across the globe.
