The Bollywood box office has witnessed a historic and relentless performance from the spy action thriller 'Dhurandhar'. After dominating theatres for over a month, the Aditya Dhar directorial has shattered records by registering the biggest fifth weekend ever for a Hindi film, pulling in a staggering Rs 33.25 crore net. This phenomenal consistency has pushed its total Hindi net collection to a monumental Rs 786.37 crore in just 35 days.
Unstoppable Momentum Towards a Historic Milestone
Despite facing competition from other major releases like 'Avatar Fire And Ash', 'Tu Meri Main Tera Main Tera Tu Meri', and 'Ikkis' in subsequent weeks, 'Dhurandhar' has remained unfazed. Its iron grip on audiences has placed it on the cusp of a monumental achievement. The film is now closing in on the long-standing Hindi net record of Rs 812 crore set by 'Pushpa 2'. Industry trackers predict it will surpass this landmark during its sixth weekend, cementing its place at the very pinnacle of Hindi cinema's box office history.
A Rare, Pure-Hindi Box Office Phenomenon
'Dhurandhar' has carved out a unique and rare distinction that sets it apart from every other member of the elite Rs 1000-crore club. While other films have relied on pan-India, multi-language releases to inflate their cumulative numbers, this Ranveer Singh-starrer has achieved its staggering figures purely through its Hindi version. This makes it a one-of-a-kind solo-language blockbuster, a testament to its massive appeal within the core Hindi-speaking market.
Defying the Drop: A Lesson in Consistency
The film has completely defied the typical Bollywood pattern of explosive openings followed by sharp declines. Instead, it has displayed unprecedented staying power. After a strong fifth Sunday collection of Rs 12.75 crore, the film saw an expected drop as the holiday period ended, earning Rs 4.75 crore on Monday, January 5. It held steady with a similar figure on Tuesday (day 32), followed by Rs 4.25 crore on Wednesday (day 34). By the afternoon of its fifth Thursday (day 35), it had added another Rs 0.37 crore, taking the total to the current Rs 786.37 crore.
This unwavering consistency, even in its fifth week, is what seals 'Dhurandhar's status as an all-time blockbuster. With a few more milestones within reach, the film is poised to conclude its theatrical run as a legendary chapter in Indian box office annals, proving the power of compelling content backed by stellar performances and direction.
