Mumbai, India – Dhurandhar, the latest action drama featuring Ranveer Singh in the lead and directed by Aditya Dhar, has started scaling the domestic charts rapidly since its release on December 5, 2025, becoming one of the commercially successful Hindi films this year. The film has netted ₹239.25 crore in just eight days of its theatrical run, enacting as the sixth among the highest-grosser films of 2025 and surpassing the lifetime domestic gross of War 2 featuring Hrithik Roshan and Jr NTR. This marks a recognition of the film having good audience reception with sustained box office performance.
Box Office Performance and Milestones
Eight-Day Milestone
According to industry trackers, Dhurandhar raked in ₹239.25 crore in India within its first eight days in theatres-much before other releases this December. The number surpasses War 2’s lifetime domestic earnings of ₹236.55 crore, which came with loads of expectations as a sequel to the original War. Dhurandhar’s relatively faster rise shows strong weekday collections, coupled with sustained audiences.
Combined Opening Weekend and Weekday Strength
It opened on a strong ₹28 crore on the first day of release, marking one of the biggest openings for a Hindi feature this year. It went up to ₹32 crore on Saturday and further to ₹43 crore on Sunday, proving that the film’s word-of-mouth and audience traction are solid. Of course, it dropped down to ₹23.25 crore on Monday, but Dhurandhar remained resilient across subsequent weekdays to manage an opening week total of upwards of ₹207 crore. At the end of its eighth day-that is, second Friday-it took in another ₹32 crore to underline the fact that it is here for a far longer run than most films’ opening week stretch.
Comparison with Other Major Releases
By edging ahead of War 2, Dhurandhar has managed to overtake one of the most widely expected films by virtue of its giant budget and high star contingent. War 2 had hit the screens this August 2025, but despite a mixed critical reception, its consolidation of legacy and franchise strength saw it finally manage to secure substantial viewership. Yet, Dhurandhar’s steep growth graph shows how well it has clicked with Indian audiences, even when pitched against established franchises.
Box Office Records and Regional Performance
Highest Second Friday Collections of 2025
Besides raw gross figures, Dhurandhar has rewritten records for second Friday collections in 2025. The film collected around ₹32 crore on its second Friday, beating the second Friday numbers of big names such as Chhaava starring Vicky Kaushal and Kantara 2 headlined by Rishab Shetty. This is a rare achievement for the latter stages of the opening week, indicating that the film has been able to sustain its audience interest and have strong multiplex performance across the country.
North America Box Office
The film also created a ripple in the international market, especially in North America. Dhurandhar recorded the biggest second Friday collection for an Indian film in North America, beating Baahubali 2: The Conclusion’s previous record. This feat shows how the movie is faring well globally, not just among the Indian diaspora but also among international audiences.
Cast, Creator and Film Characteristics
Directed by Aditya Dhar
Aditya Dhar, who has co-written, directed, and co-produced Dhurandhar, is lauded for making a highly action-packed and espionage-laden tale. Dhar has previously given successful films and was known for his keen eye for detail in the development of the narrative, along with moving it in a kinetic sense. In Dhar’s directorial portfolio, Dhurandhar is another major inclusion that showcases his balancing act between commerciality and cinematic depth.
All-Star Cast
The film stars Ranveer Singh in the lead role and boasts an ensemble cast, Akshaye Khanna, R. Madhavan, Arjun Rampal, Sanjay Dutt, Sara Arjun, and Rakesh Bedi all delivering great performances. Reviewers have pointed to the en-masse performance, not to mention the work delivered by Singh, who plays a pivotal character with several shades to his personality. The powerful casting has contributed to raising the overall bar of the movie and contributing to its box office success.
Narrative and Themes
Action Thriller Inspired by Real Life
Dhurandhar is positioned as an action thriller, inspired by undercover operations and geopolitical tensions, mixing fictional storytelling with real-world elements. The narrative framework of high-intensity conflict and espionage appeals to audiences indulging in adrenaline-driven cinema. Its thematic focus on resilience, strategy, and national stakes seems to have struck a chord, and that is probably what helped it gain traction at the box office for an entire week from its opening and beyond.
Industry Response
Commentary by Trade Analyst
According to box-office analysts, Dhurandhar’s atypical stability on weekdays is one of the main reasons for the commercial performance of the film. A lot of the films witness steep rises in their collections over the weekend and then drastically fall, while Dhurandhar showed consistency in returns over the first eight days. Not only does this continuity justify its rise up the yearly box office ladder, but it also indicates good audience likeability and repeatability.
Outlook and Projections Growth Might Continue Insiders say Dhurandhar could keep on rising, despite already being on the high-rank chart of releases in 2025. The film has continuous audiences during the second weekend, and contribution opportunities are definitely not lacking overseas. Projections include the likelihood of crossing the additional films that have grossed high in the earlier slate of the year. The trend he has built both at domestic and international levels means the film is poised for further lifetime collection upgrades.
