Bollywood's highly anticipated multi-starrer spy-thriller, 'Dhurandhar', has successfully completed two weeks in cinemas, delivering an extraordinary performance at the box office. The film's collection figures have been consistently impressive, captivating both audiences and critics alike, and positioning it as one of the year's biggest blockbusters.
Unprecedented Box Office Performance
'Dhurandhar' established a strong foothold at the box office right from its opening day. The film garnered an impressive ₹103 crore in India during its first weekend, signaling its immediate popularity. This momentum continued, pushing its first-week collection to a remarkable ₹207, while 25 crore, solidifying its strong connection with the audience. The second weekend saw no dip in its earnings; instead, it created history by collecting ₹143. 50 crore. Notably, the film's daily earnings have never fallen below ₹20 crore, a testament to its sustained success. In a surprising turn, 'Dhurandhar' further astonished trade analysts by collecting an exceptional ₹109. 50 crore during the last four weekdays, defying the typical weekday slowdown.
Global Acclaim and Record-Breaking Run
The success of 'Dhurandhar' isn't confined to India alone; it has also delivered a stellar performance internationally, while the film has collected ₹150 crore from overseas markets within two weeks, highlighting its global appeal. Its worldwide collection stood at ₹674. 50 crore after 13 days. Adding the ₹23 crore earned on its 14th day from India,. The film's total worldwide collection (excluding 14th-day overseas figures) has reached ₹697. 50 crore. This figure places the film tantalizingly close to the ₹700 crore club and marks it as one of Bollywood's highest-grossing films in recent history.
The Road to 1000 Crores
'Dhurandhar' is now firmly on track to achieve the monumental ₹1000 crore milestone. Given its current earning trajectory, there is a strong possibility that it could become the first ₹1000 crore film of 2025, or even this year. The film has a golden opportunity to surpass previous records set by movies like 'Kantara Chapter 1' and 'Chhava'. The upcoming weeks will be crucial in determining how quickly 'Dhurandhar' can reach. This significant target and etch its name in the annals of Indian cinema history.
Star-Studded Ensemble Cast
A major contributing factor to the film's success is its powerful and experienced star cast. 'Dhurandhar' features a lineup of Bollywood stalwarts who have showcased their acting prowess, including Ranveer Singh, Akshaye Khanna, Sanjay Dutt, R Madhavan, Arjun Rampal, and Rakesh Bedi. Also, Sara Arjun's performance has received widespread praise. Gaurav Gera, a well-known name from the television and web series world who has also done Bollywood films, has also garnered appreciation for his acting. The film, reportedly based on 'Operation Lyari', has resonated with audiences across all segments, including those in South India.
Future Outlook
Currently, 'Dhurandhar' faces no major competition at the box office, providing it with a clear path to maintain its earning momentum. If the film continues its run in cinemas for another month, reaching the ₹1000 crore mark will become an even more achievable feat, while the film's sustained strong hold and immense audience love could propel it to this grand milestone by the end of this year or early next year, solidifying its status as a landmark film.
