Fans have been anxiously monitoring the Dhurandhar box office collection and as of January 5, 2026. The film features Ranveer Singh (in the first lead role of his career), along with Akshaye Khanna, Sanjay Dutt, R. Madhavan, Arjun Rampal and Sara Arjun. Aditya Dhar directed this action-thriller is one of the biggest hits in Indian cinema.
Dhurandhar film has been received well as its collection reports broke many records for a non-holiday Friday that faced clashes with several big releases since it came out December 5, 2025.
With the film based on real life geopolitical events, high octane action and power packed performances (Ranveer Singh’s super performance and Akshaye Khanna’s menacing stint as the baddie), it was always going to gather some highly positive word of mouth. It ultimately emerged as the top-grossing Indian film of 2025.
Latest Dhurandhar Box Office Collection (Day 31: January 4, 2026)
Trustworthy trade sources such as Bollywood Hungama, Sacnilk and production updates confirm the splendid performance of the movie:
- India Net Collection: ₹806.80 crore (official figure from producers; some estimates push it higher with ongoing additions)
- India Gross Collection: ₹952.54 crore
- Overseas Gross: Approximately ₹265–275 crore (around $29–31 million USD)
- Worldwide Gross: ₹1217.92 crore
The film reached the ₹1200 crore worldwide mark on around Day 31, overtaking KGF – Chapter 2 in its lifetime run and emulating elite films. It’s also the top-grosser ever of a single tongue-tied (Hindi original) Indian film at these numbers, without multi-language releases goose-stepping it to the top, as has been done by some pan-India blockbusters.
Week-Wise Breakdown (India Net)
Dhurandhar showcased remarkable holds, with double-digit daily collections for nearly a month—a rare feat in Hindi cinema.
- Week 1: ₹207.25 crore (Excellent opening, courtesy pre release buzz)
- Week 2: ₹253.25 crore (Record-breaking second week as it was ahead of the first day of many releases)
- Week 3: ₹173 crore (Christmas holiday period came and business witnessed a hurricane-like trend)
- Week 4: Around ₹150-160 crore (Solid trending across the weekdays with negligible fall was seen)
- Week 5 (ongoing): Already bagging strong numbers in its kitty, which includes Day 29 (5th Friday) – 8.75 crores; Day 30 (5th Saturday) – 11.75 crores, and Day 31 (5th Sunday) – 13.50 crores
Daily collection highlights:
- Day 1 (December 5, 2025): ₹28.60 crore (Impressive non-holiday start)
- The film maintained double digits for 28 consecutive days.
- It entered the ₹800 crore India net club within a month, a first for a Hindi original.
Milestones Achieved
Dhurandhar box office collection journey has been historic:
- Crossed ₹400 crore India net by Day 12
- ₹500 crore+ by mid-second week
- ₹600 crore around Christmas period
- ₹700 crore by end of Week 4
- ₹800 crore India net and ₹1000 crore worldwide by late December
- ₹1200 crore worldwide by early January 2026
Overseas, it set records as the highest-grossing Indian film of 2025 internationally, with strong performance in North America (surpassing Pathaan), Australia, and Canada—despite no release in certain markets like the Middle East.
What Worked Behind the Blockbuster?
- Content and Direction: Aditya Dhar’s concept fused together the genres of espionage thriller, an emotional machinery at work, which revolved around real-inspired events (note references to the IC-814 hijacking incident and Parliament attack) and grand-scale action. The 214-minute length didn’t put people off, and there was tight pacing in the sequences that mattered most.
- Performances: Ranveer Singh scored his biggest solo hit, and how! Shredding kilos and working double shifts in the gym helped build intensity for the part. Akshaye Khanna’s turn as the antagonist received high praise and was described as “explosive” by many. The ensemble, with Sanjay Dutt and R. Madhavan in roles that lent the film gravitas.
- Audiences Spread the Word and Return: Conversely, they continued to show up in strong numbers based on pleasing more moviegoers beyond opening weekend, even on weekdays. Events like Christmas brought timely surges.
- Marketing and Buzz: Aggressive, over-the-top promotion, along with blessedly few pre-release leaks, created hype. The movie’s patriotic subtext struck a chord with many across the nation.
- Competition Handling: It was booted out of its newer competitors like Avatar: Fire and Ash, Tu Meri Main Tera Main Tera Tu Meri and Ikkis.
Reception The film received mixed-to-positive reviews, with the critic of appreciating the performances, action sequences, cinematography and background score by Shashwat Sachdev while criticizing some portions that weakened its pacing. However, audiences embraced it wholeheartedly.
Future Prospects and Sequel
With collections still trickling in during its extended run, trade experts predict Dhurandhar could push closer to higher all-time ranks before concluding. A revised version screened from January 1, 2026 (with minor edits per reports), hasn’t impacted momentum.
And we already have an exciting announcement for Dhurandhar: Part 2 on March 19, 2026, which promises to carry forward the franchise. The cliffhanger and the success of the first film have raised expectations.
The Dhurandhar box office collection tale is yet another example that if the content and execution are top-notch, history can be created irrespective of a difficult post-pandemic time. As it makes its way to OTT (likely Netflix sometime in late January 2026), the legacy of this tanto strong is safe. Stay updated—this epic isn’t over yet!