Dhurandhar's Box Office Journey: From Record Opening to 7-Week Run
Aditya Dhar's cinematic masterpiece, Dhurandhar, continues to captivate audiences as it approaches a remarkable seven-week run in theatres across India. This all-time blockbuster, which premiered on December 5, 2025, has demonstrated exceptional staying power despite recent fluctuations in its daily collections.
Record-Breaking Start and Weekly Performance
The film opened with unprecedented momentum, setting new benchmarks for Hindi cinema. Day 1 witnessed an impressive ₹28 crore collection, followed by ₹32 crore on Day 2. The first Sunday saw a substantial surge, with Day 3 accumulating ₹43 crore at the box office.
Following the initial weekend euphoria, the film experienced a predictable weekday decline. Day 4 recorded ₹23.25 crore, after which the collections stabilized remarkably. The subsequent three days each brought in ₹27 crore, culminating in a formidable Week 1 total of ₹207.25 crore.
Sustained Momentum and Gradual Decline
Bolstered by outstanding word-of-mouth publicity, Dhurandhar entered its second week with renewed vigor. Day 8 earned ₹32.5 crore, while Day 9 skyrocketed to ₹53 crore. The film reached its peak on Day 10 with an extraordinary ₹58 crore collection.
Weekday numbers remained robust, with Day 11 and Day 12 each contributing ₹30.5 crore. Despite some softening in midweek collections, Week 2 concluded with ₹253.25 crore, marking an impressive 22.20% increase over the first week.
The third week commenced with ₹22.5 crore on Day 15, followed by weekend boosts of ₹34.25 crore on Day 16 and ₹38.5 crore on Day 17. After a significant drop to ₹16.5 crore on Day 18, daily collections fluctuated between ₹17 crore and ₹25 crore, resulting in a Week 3 total of ₹172 crore.
Later Weeks and Current Status
Week 4 demonstrated a noticeable slowdown, with daily earnings ranging from ₹10.5 crore to ₹22.5 crore. The week accumulated ₹106.5 crore, reflecting the natural progression of theatrical runs.
The decline became more pronounced in Week 5, where most days remained below ₹13 crore, culminating in a ₹51.25 crore weekly total. Week 6 continued this trend, with daily figures dropping to ₹2–6 crore and the week ending at ₹26.35 crore.
Currently in its seventh week, Dhurandhar faces significant challenges. Day 43 collected ₹1.75 crore, while weekend relief pushed Day 44 to ₹3 crore and Day 45 to ₹3.75 crore. After subsequent declines, Day 48 recorded just ₹1.15 crore, representing the lowest single-day collection since the film's release.
Despite this recent low, the film's cumulative performance remains extraordinary. After 48 days in theatres, Dhurandhar stands at ₹829.40 crore India net, solidifying its position as one of Bollywood's most successful productions.
Comparative Analysis with Contemporary Releases
Remarkably, Dhurandhar's Day 48 collection of ₹1.15 crore still outperforms all major Hindi releases in January 2026. The film's performance parallels that of Ikkis, starring Agastya Nanda, which has not reached ₹1.15 crore since its tenth day. This war drama has accumulated ₹31.5 crore India net over 19 days, making it the highest-grossing January release in Bollywood.
Other notable releases include:
- Happy Patel: Khatarnak Jasoos, produced by Aamir Khan and co-written by Vir Das, earned ₹1.15 crore on its opening day and has reached ₹5.29 crore net in six days.
- Rahu Ketu, featuring Varun Sharma and Pulkit Samrat, has slightly outperformed with ₹5.87 crore over six days.
December 2025 releases faced particularly challenging competition from Dhurandhar:
- Kapil Sharma's Kis Kisko Pyaar Karoon 2 managed ₹11.9 crore in eleven days.
- Dharma Productions' romantic comedy Tu Meri Main Tera Main Tera Tu Meri, starring Kartik Aaryan and Ananya Panday, grossed ₹49.5 crore worldwide without making a significant impact domestically.
Note: All box office figures have been sourced from Sacnilk, providing reliable industry data for analysis.
