The spy thriller 'Dhurandhar,' starring Ranveer Singh and directed by Aditya Dhar (of Uri: The Surgical Strike fame), has turned its opening weekend into a massive box office wave, culminating in a phenomenal collection on Day 3 (Sunday). After a solid start, the film recorded its highest single-day domestic earnings, confirming that strong content and positive word-of-mouth are still the most powerful drivers for commercial success. This massive Sunday surge was critical in pushing the film past a major commercial milestone.
The ₹100 Crore Milestone and Day-Wise Surge
The film, which opened on Friday, December 5th, saw its collections grow impressively over the three-day period. The opening day registered a strong ₹28 crore (India Net Collection). Saturday saw a healthy growth, collecting an estimated ₹32 crore. However, it was Sunday's collection that truly electrified the trade, with the film pulling in approximately ₹43 crore. This staggering Day 3 performance drove the film's total domestic net collection to an estimated ₹103 crore in just three days, cementing its status as an instant blockbuster.
| Day | India Net Collection (Approx.) | Growth/Trend |
| Day 1 (Friday) | ₹28 Cr | - |
| Day 2 (Saturday) | ₹32 Cr | 14.29% Jump |
| Day 3 (Sunday) | ₹43 Cr | 34.38% Jump |
| Total Weekend | ₹103 Cr | Massive Weekend Wave |
Ranveer Singh's Fastest Century
The speed at which 'Dhurandhar' crossed the ₹100 crore mark is particularly significant for its lead star, Ranveer Singh. The film has now become his fastest film to hit the ₹100 crore domestic milestone, surpassing the opening weekend hauls of his previous major blockbusters like Padmaavat and Simmba. Coming off a challenging post-pandemic run for some of his solo releases, this emphatic opening weekend marks a massive comeback for Ranveer, reaffirming his star power, especially when paired with a high-stakes, action-oriented genre and a proven director like Aditya Dhar.
Word-of-Mouth Fuels Occupancy
The trend of collection growth—moving from a strong Friday to a much higher Sunday—is the clearest indicator of excellent word-of-mouth among audiences. The film saw a significant boost in footfalls throughout the weekend, with Sunday's occupancy reportedly climbing past 53% for the Hindi shows. Major growth was seen in the afternoon and evening shows, particularly in metro cities and even Tier-2 and Tier-3 circuits, suggesting the film's hyper-violent action and gripping narrative is connecting with a wide demographic.
Global Success and Future Trajectory
The success of 'Dhurandhar' is not limited to the domestic market. The film has also performed exceptionally well on the international circuit. Coupled with a strong overseas haul of over ₹30 crore gross, the film’s worldwide gross collection for the opening weekend is estimated to be over ₹140 crore. This robust global performance sets the spy thriller up for a strong run in the coming weekdays. Given the current trajectory and the sustained positive feedback, trade analysts are predicting a continued strong hold, positioning 'Dhurandhar' as a major box office winner for the year.
