The much-anticipated spy thriller 'Dhurandhar', starring Ranveer Singh and directed by Aditya Dhar, has exploded at the box office, registering a powerful debut over its opening weekend. The film, which promises high-octane action, has shown impressive momentum and growth since its release, firmly establishing its commercial appeal.
Strong Start and Spectacular Growth
After a solid opening day that saw an estimated Rs 27 crore India net collection, 'Dhurandhar' witnessed a significant surge on its second day. Early estimates from industry tracker Sacnilk indicate the film earned approximately Rs 31 crore India net on Saturday. This robust growth has propelled the film's two-day total to an impressive Rs 58 crore net in India, comfortably shooting past the Rs 50 crore milestone and aligning perfectly with early projections of Rs 57–59 crore.
The film's opening day numbers already signaled massive excitement for this large-scale action spectacle. Positive reviews and strong word-of-mouth then translated into a tangible box office boost on Saturday, solidifying its position at ticket windows across the country.
Occupancy Trends and Mass Appeal
A closer look at the footfall data reveals a story of growing audience engagement throughout Saturday. The day began with modest morning show occupancy at 17.26%. However, as word spread, numbers climbed steadily, reaching 42.65% in the afternoon shows. The excitement peaked during the night shows, which recorded a stellar 63.16% occupancy rate. The overall Hindi occupancy for the day stood at a healthy 39.63%.
This growth was not limited to urban centers. Both multiplexes and single-screen theaters reported significant jumps in attendance, underscoring the film's dual appeal. It successfully attracted the urban multiplex audience while also resonating with the mass-market, heartland crowd, a combination crucial for blockbuster success in India.
Road to Rs 100 Crore and Career Milestone
The film's financial success extends beyond domestic borders. By the end of Saturday, 'Dhurandhar' had amassed an estimated Rs 69.75 crore gross domestically. Its overseas performance added another Rs 7.6 crore, pushing the worldwide total to approximately Rs 77.35 crore. If the current pace holds, the film is well on track to achieve a Rs 100 crore worldwide collection by the end of its debut weekend.
Following the stellar Saturday performance, industry trackers now project a net opening weekend collection of around Rs 90 crore for India. This trajectory suggests 'Dhurandhar' could soon rank among Ranveer Singh's biggest commercial hits. In fact, it is poised to break into his all-time top 10 highest-grossing films, potentially displacing his 2016 film 'Befikre', which currently holds the tenth spot with a lifetime net total of Rs 60.23 crore.
The powerful start of 'Dhurandhar' marks a significant moment for the actor-director duo and sets a high bar for Bollywood action spectacles in 2024. All eyes are now on Sunday's numbers to see if the film can clinch the coveted Rs 100 crore worldwide weekend crown.
