Ranveer Singh and Akshaye Khanna's action-spy thriller, "Dhurandhar," is wreaking havoc at the box office, with collections soaring to new heights. The film has grossed ₹40.30 crore on its third Sunday, showcasing an extraordinary performance and setting the stage to surpass the lifetime collection of Vicky Kaushal's "Chhaava".
Domestic and Worldwide Domination
"Dhurandhar" has demonstrated remarkable staying power, raking in over ₹95 crore net in India during its third weekend. This brings the film's domestic collection to an impressive ₹555.75 crore net (₹666.75 crore gross) after just 17 days. Overseas, the film has earned close to $20 million, contributing to a formidable worldwide collection of ₹845 crore. This figure makes "Dhurandhar" the highest-grossing Hindi film released in 2025, surpassing "Chhaava," which concluded its run with ₹807 crore gross.
Breaking Records and Setting New Benchmarks
The Aditya Dhar directorial has achieved several milestones, establishing itself as a box-office juggernaut. "Dhurandhar" has not only become the highest-grossing Bollywood movie of the year for overseas collections, beating Rajinikanth's "Coolie," but it has also emerged as a "box office dinosaur, bulldozing every record in its path". Trade analysts note that "Dhurandhar" is the first film in Hindi cinema history to nearly hit a century in its third weekend, overtaking "Chhaava," which previously held the record.
Critical Acclaim and Audience Reception
"Dhurandhar" has garnered mixed-to-positive reviews from critics, who have lauded the performances of the ensemble cast, particularly Ranveer Singh and Akshaye Khanna. Aditya Dhar's direction, the film's cinematography, action sequences, music, world-building, and production values have also been praised. While some criticism has been directed towards the film's 214-minute runtime and pacing, many viewers have found the film to be a gripping and intense spy thriller.
Storyline and Themes
"Dhurandhar" tells the story of an Indian secret agent who enters Pakistan and assumes the identity of Hamza Ali Mazari. Inspired by true events, the film explores geopolitical conflicts and covert operations, drawing inspiration from Operation Lyari, a Pakistani government-led crackdown against gangs in Karachi. The film is divided into chapters, enhancing the viewing experience with unique on-screen text displaying character names, episodes, and crucial dialogues.
Future Projections
Trade experts predict that "Dhurandhar" will cross ₹900 crore this week and ₹1000 crore before the New Year if it maintains its current momentum. The film is also on track to become the highest-grossing Indian film of 2025, surpassing Rishab Shetty's "Kantara," which made ₹852 crore worldwide. With its strong performance both domestically and internationally, "Dhurandhar" is poised to continue its record-breaking run and solidify its place as a major commercial success.
