Dhurandhar's Box Office Journey: A Record-Breaking Run
It's official: Ranveer Singh's Dhurandhar is making headlines! The film, directed by Aditya Dhar, has been dominating the box office, but even the mightiest blockbusters eventually face a slowdown. Let's dive into the details.
Published on January 3, 2026, this report reveals that Dhurandhar's earnings dipped to ₹8.75 crore on its fifth Friday, marking the first time the film registered single-digit earnings since its release. After an unprecedented four-week run, the Dhurandhar storm seems to have finally calmed down. But this doesn't diminish its incredible success.
A Look at the Numbers:
- Day 29 Collection: Dhurandhar earned ₹8.75 crore on its fifth Friday, dipping below ₹10 crore for the first time. However, the film is expected to bounce back during its fifth weekend.
- Total India Haul: The film has amassed a staggering ₹747.75 crore in India.
Record-Breaking Achievements:
Film trade analyst Taran Adarsh highlighted Dhurandhar's exceptional performance. It became the first Hindi film to cross the ₹100 crore mark in its fourth week, a historic feat! Here's how the top performers in week 4 stacked up:
- Dhurandhar: ₹115.70 crore
- Pushpa 2 (Hindi): ₹57.95 crore
- Chhaava: ₹43.98 crore
- Stree 2: ₹37.75 crore
But that's not all! Dhurandhar also achieved another milestone: it's the only Hindi film to post double-digit collections for 28 consecutive days. Despite new releases and reduced screen time, Dhurandhar continues its dominance. The fifth weekend is expected to be strong as well.
Here's a breakdown of Dhurandhar's week 4 earnings:
- Friday: ₹16.70 crore
- Saturday: ₹20.90 crore
- Sunday: ₹24.30 crore
- Monday: ₹11.20 crore
- Tuesday: ₹12.60 crore
- Wednesday: ₹12.40 crore
- Thursday: ₹17.60 crore
- Total Week 4: ₹784.50 crore
And here's a glance at the film's overall performance:
- Week 1: ₹218 crore
- Week 2: ₹261.50 crore
- Week 3: ₹189.30 crore
- Week 4: ₹115.70 crore
- Total: ₹784.50 crore
Tax-Free Status in Ladakh
Adding to the film's accolades, the Ladakh Lieutenant Governor, Kavinder Gupta, announced that Dhurandhar will be tax-free in the region. This decision acknowledges the film's extensive shooting in Ladakh and its promotion of the area's scenic beauty. The Ladakh Administration is also developing a new film policy to support film productions in the region.
About the Film
Dhurandhar, directed by Aditya Dhar, has emerged as one of 2025's biggest films, offering a perfect Bollywood finale for the year. The film stars Ranveer Singh, with Akshaye Khanna, Sanjay Dutt, Arjun Rampal, and R Madhavan in key roles. The story is divided into two parts and follows a decade-long Indian intelligence operation in which an undercover agent infiltrates Karachi's criminal and political underworld. The film was released on December 5 and is still playing in theaters.
What do you think?
- Are you surprised by Dhurandhar's continued success?
- Do you think the tax-free status in Ladakh will further boost its performance?
- What are your favorite moments from the film? Share your thoughts in the comments below!
