Ranveer Singh's spy thriller "Dhurandhar" is making waves at the box office, achieving remarkable success in its first ten days. The Aditya Dhar directorial, featuring a stellar cast including Akshaye Khanna, R. Madhavan, and Sanjay Dutt, has not only crossed the ₹350 crore mark but has also outperformed "Pushpa 2" in its second weekend.
On its tenth day, Sunday, December 14, 2025, "Dhurandhar" earned an impressive ₹59-60 crore, surpassing "Pushpa 2's" second Sunday collection of ₹54 crore. This substantial jump from its second Saturday earnings of ₹53 crore has cemented its place in Hindi cinema history, boasting the highest second Sunday collection for a Hindi film. The film has recorded the biggest second weekend ever in Hindi, amassing over ₹140 crore net in three days.
"Dhurandhar" opened strongly, earning ₹28 crore on its first day and becoming the second-highest opener of 2025. Over its first weekend, it added approximately ₹75 crore to its total. By its tenth day, the film had already earned an estimated ₹292.75 crore in India. Film trade analysts note the movie is well-poised to enter the ₹500 crore club.
The film's success can be attributed to strong word-of-mouth publicity and exceptional audience acceptance. On its tenth day, "Dhurandhar" recorded an overall Hindi occupancy of 76.84% across theaters in India, with evening and afternoon shows reporting the highest seat usage.
Directed by Aditya Dhar, known for "Uri: The Surgical Strike," "Dhurandhar" is described as an ambitious spy drama that prioritizes realism. The film revolves around a series of terror attacks in India, prompting the Intelligence Bureau to initiate a deep-cover mission across the border. Ranveer Singh plays an undercover operative who infiltrates Pakistan's criminal underworld. The film has been lauded for its performances, world-building, background score, and emotional weight. Ranveer Singh's portrayal of a spy has been praised, with critics noting his ability to internalize emotion and portray a character carrying an invisible weight. Akshaye Khanna's performance as the antagonist has also been highly appreciated.
While some reviews mention the film's length and pacing as potential drawbacks, many highlight its engaging narrative and the adrenaline rush it provides. Some critics have noted the film's excessive violence. "Dhurandhar" is also noted for incorporating contemporary Indian and Arabic hip-hop and remixes of Bollywood classics.
With its strong performance, "Dhurandhar" is now setting its sights on surpassing the lifetime earnings of "KGF: Chapter 2". The film's continued success at the box office demonstrates its broad appeal and its potential to become one of the highest-grossing Indian films of all time.
