Dhurandhar Box Office Collection: Ranveer Singh’s Spy Thriller Sets New Records

Introduction: A Box Office Phenomenon

Dhurandhar, headlined by Ranveer Singh, continues its unstoppable box office run, soaring past Rs 239 crore in just eight days. The spy action thriller directed by Aditya Dhar has emerged as one of 2025’s biggest blockbusters, breaking multiple records and solidifying Ranveer Singh’s comeback at the box office. It is now the 3rd highest-grosser of 2025 in Bollywood. The film’s remarkable performance demonstrates the enduring appeal of patriotic espionage thrillers and marks a significant milestone in Indian cinema.

Record-Breaking Performance

According to early trends, the film is set to collect 31-33 crores net, surpassing Allu Arjun’s Pushpa 2, which earned 27 crores on its second Friday. Very rarely do films score a bigger day 7 than Day 1, that too without a holiday and Dhurandhar has managed to do that. It has registerd the highest second Friday collections in history of Bollywood, by surpassing Pushpa 2, which earned 27.50 crores in the Hindi belt. The film’s consistent growth throughout its theatrical run showcases exceptional audience reception and positive word-of-mouth.

Commercial Success and Milestones

The net collection in India has come to 252.70 crores after 8 days. Ranveer Singh’s film was mounted on an estimated budget of 225 crores. In only 8 days, it has recovered 100% investments, and it is officially a box office success! It has already emerged as his second highest-grossing film, surpassing Simmba, which earned 240.22 crores in its lifetime. 8 Days India Net Collection ₹ 239.75 Cr 8 Days Worldwide Collection ₹ 372.75 Cr 8 Days Overseas Collection ₹ 85.00 Cr 8 Days India Gross Collection ₹ 287.75 Cr

Strong Theatre Occupancy

According to Sacnilk, Dhurandhar recorded an overall 45.81% Hindi occupancy on Friday. The morning shows opened at around 19.64%, with steady growth in the afternoon to 37.37%. Evening shows picked up further, reaching 53.08%, and night shows reported the highest turnout at 73.16%. These impressive occupancy rates demonstrate sustained audience interest and indicate strong potential for continued box office growth throughout the weekend.

Conclusion: A Landmark Achievement

Dhurandhar’s exceptional box office collection represents a triumphant return for Ranveer Singh and establishes new benchmarks for Bollywood releases in 2025. Trade expects the film to enter Rs 300 crore club before Monday. With limited competition currently and strong momentum heading into the weekend, the film is poised to become one of the year’s biggest commercial successes. For the industry, Dhurandhar’s performance signals renewed audience appetite for well-crafted spy thrillers and demonstrates that quality content continues to drive theatrical footfall in an increasingly competitive entertainment landscape.