Ranveer Singh's Dhurandhar Crosses ₹580 Crore, Targets ₹600 Crore Mark in Record Time
Ranveer Singh's action-thriller, Dhurandhar, has amassed over ₹580 crore net in India within 19 days, making it the highest-grossing Hindi film of 2025 so far. Its remarkable sustained performance, driven by strong word-of-mouth and repeat viewership, defies typical box-office trends. This success highlights audience appetite for large-scale Indian productions and positions the film for continued record-breaking despite upcoming competition.
Ranveer Singh's action-packed thriller, Dhurandhar, has made a significant impact at the Indian box office, amassing over ₹583.5 crore net in just 19 days. This groundbreaking performance has cemented its position as the highest-grossing Hindi film of 2025 so far, surpassing earlier successes like Chhaava and Stree 2. The film's impressive run highlights a strong audience appetite for large-scale Indian productions and sets the stage for new box-office milestones.
Breaking from typical box-office trends, Dhurandhar has maintained exceptional momentum, driven by powerful word-of-mouth and consistent repeat viewership across both multiplexes and single screens. After a strong first week of nearly ₹207.5 crore, the film notably saw its collections surge in the second week to over ₹253 crore, followed by over ₹112 crore in its third week. High occupancy rates in major cities like Bengaluru, Mumbai, and the NCR region underscore its widespread appeal, with evening shows often reaching peak attendance.
Directed by Aditya Dhar and featuring a stellar cast including Sanjay Dutt and Akshaye Khanna alongside Ranveer Singh, the film is now rapidly approaching the coveted ₹600 crore mark in India. Globally, Dhurandhar has already grossed over ₹876 crore, eyeing the top spot among Indian films for the year. Upcoming holiday periods, including Christmas and New Year, are expected to further bolster its collections, positioning it for continued record-breaking despite new film releases. Its remarkable success has even sparked plans for a sequel in March 2026, demonstrating strong confidence in the franchise's future.
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