Dhurandhar, the Ranveer Singh-starrer spy action thriller directed by Aditya Dhar, has solidified its position as one of Bollywood’s most phenomenal box office successes after completing 31 days in cinemas. As the film enters its fifth week with an estimated domestic net collection of ₹759.5 crore and a worldwide gross surpassing ₹1,180 crore, industry experts and trade analysts are unanimous in declaring this Jio Studios production an all-time mega blockbuster. The film’s exceptional hold, sustained audience interest, and record-breaking performance across multiple metrics make it a watershed moment for contemporary Hindi cinema.
One Month at the Box Office — Where Does Dhurandhar Stand?
Dhurandhar arrived in cinemas on December 5, 2025, and immediately disrupted conventional box office expectations. Within just three days, the film surpassed ₹100 crore in gross collections—a feat that set the tone for what would become a historic theatrical run. By Day 31, the film has not only maintained exceptional hold but continues to attract audiences despite the natural decline typically observed in the fifth week of release.
The journey from opening day to Day 31 represents a remarkable narrative of sustained audience trust and powerful word-of-mouth momentum. Trade analysts and industry observers were initially surprised by the opening weekend performance, which exceeded projections substantially. Unlike typical blockbusters that see significant drops after the first weekend, Dhurandhar demonstrated the rare quality of maintaining strong collections during weekdays—a hallmark of genuinely exceptional cinema.
Dhurandhar Box Office Collection Day 31 (Early Estimates)
On Day 31 (Sunday, January 5, 2026), the film’s live box office collection figures indicated minimal earnings as weekend footfalls stabilized. However, the accumulated performance over 31 days presents a compelling story of sustained box office dominance. According to Sacnilk’s comprehensive tracking data, Dhurandhar has amassed the following collections:
India Net Collection After 31 Days: ₹759.5 crore (estimated)
India Gross Collection: Approximately ₹897.25 crore
Overseas Collection: ₹270 crore (approximately)
Worldwide Total (31 Days): ₹1,167.25 crore (approximately)
These figures place the film in an elite category of Indian cinema—the fifth highest-grossing Indian film of all time and the highest-grossing Bollywood release of 2025. The overseas collections, particularly strong in North American and UK markets, have contributed significantly to the film’s global dominance.
Dhurandhar Box Office Collection After 31 Days (Total Summary)
Understanding the complete financial trajectory provides insight into why Dhurandhar has earned the status of an all-time mega blockbuster. The film’s weekly performance demonstrates consistent strength across its theatrical run:
Week 1 (Opening Week): ₹207.25 crore net
Week 2: ₹253.25 crore net (showing growth despite the expected decline)
Week 3: ₹172 crore net (natural slowdown but still formidable)
Week 4: ₹106.5 crore net (entering mass-appeal stability phase)
Day 29 (5th Friday): ₹8.75 crore net
Day 30 (5th Saturday): ₹11.75 crore net
Total (31 Days): ₹759.5 crore net
Dhurandhar Box Office Collection Day-Wise (India Net)
| Day / Week | India Net Collection | Change (+/–) |
|---|---|---|
| Day 1 [1st Friday] | ₹28 Cr | – |
| Day 2 [1st Saturday] | ₹32 Cr | 14.29% |
| Day 3 [1st Sunday] | ₹43 Cr | 34.38% |
| Day 4 [1st Monday] | ₹23.25 Cr | -45.93% |
| Day 5 [1st Tuesday] | ₹27 Cr | 16.13% |
| Day 6 [1st Wednesday] | ₹27 Cr | 0.00% |
| Day 7 [1st Thursday] | ₹27 Cr | 0.00% |
| Week 1 Total | ₹207.25 Cr | – |
| Day 8 [2nd Friday] | ₹32.5 Cr | 20.37% |
| Day 9 [2nd Saturday] | ₹53 Cr | 63.08% |
| Day 10 [2nd Sunday] | ₹58 Cr | 9.43% |
| Day 11 [2nd Monday] | ₹30.5 Cr | -47.41% |
| Day 12 [2nd Tuesday] | ₹30.5 Cr | 0.00% |
| Day 13 [2nd Wednesday] | ₹25.5 Cr | -16.39% |
| Day 14 [2nd Thursday] | ₹23.25 Cr | -8.82% |
| Week 2 Total | ₹253.25 Cr | 22.20% |
| Day 15 [3rd Friday] | ₹22.5 Cr | -3.23% |
| Day 16 [3rd Saturday] | ₹34.25 Cr | 52.22% |
| Day 17 [3rd Sunday] | ₹38.5 Cr | 12.41% |
| Day 18 [3rd Monday] | ₹16.5 Cr | -57.14% |
| Day 19 [3rd Tuesday] | ₹17.25 Cr | 4.55% |
| Day 20 [3rd Wednesday] | ₹18 Cr | 4.35% |
| Day 21 [3rd Thursday] | ₹25 Cr | 38.89% |
| Week 3 Total | ₹172 Cr | -32.08% |
| Day 22 [4th Friday] | ₹15 Cr | -40.00% |
| Day 23 [4th Saturday] | ₹20.5 Cr | 36.67% |
| Day 24 [4th Sunday] | ₹22.5 Cr | 9.76% |
| Day 25 [4th Monday] | ₹10.5 Cr | -53.33% |
| Day 26 [4th Tuesday] | ₹11.25 Cr | 7.14% |
| Day 27 [4th Wednesday] | ₹11 Cr | -2.22% |
| Day 28 [4th Thursday] | ₹15.75 Cr | 43.18% |
| Week 4 Total | ₹106.5 Cr | -38.08% |
| Day 29 [5th Friday] | ₹8.75 Cr | -44.44% |
| Day 30 [5th Saturday] | ₹11.75 Cr* | 34.29% |
| Day 31 [5th Sunday] | ₹0.03 Cr** | – |
| Total (31 Days) | ₹759.53 Cr | – |
The opening day collection of ₹28 crore immediately signaled the film’s blockbuster potential, though the true magnitude became apparent on the opening Sunday (Day 3), when the film collected ₹43 crore—establishing Ranveer Singh’s personal highest single-day earning record. The first weekend generated ₹103 crore gross, exceeding industry projections for a spy thriller.
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Day 31 vs Day 30 Box Office Comparison
Examining the performance trajectory from Day 30 to Day 31 reveals the natural rhythm of a film entering its sustained theatrical run phase. The film collected approximately ₹11.75 crore on Saturday (Day 30), representing a 34.29% increase from Friday’s ₹8.75 crore. This weekend-to-weekday pattern, though lower in absolute numbers compared to earlier weeks, nonetheless demonstrates audience interest persistence.
The percentage-wise hold during the fifth weekend reflects the film’s remarkable staying power. Most films experience dramatic drops during their fourth and fifth weeks, yet Dhurandhar maintained double-digit collections on both Friday and Saturday, defying conventional box office mathematics. The shift toward single-digit weekday collections indicates the natural culmination of mass appeal, with core audiences gradually completing their repeat viewings.
Budget, Recovery & Profit Status
Dhurandhar was made on a reported budget of approximately ₹225 crore, positioning it as a high-budget venture comparable to major international spy thrillers. The film’s cost recovery narrative became complete exceptionally early in its theatrical run. By Day 7 (December 11), the film had already recovered 97% of its production budget through combined India and overseas business.
At the 31-day mark, with ₹759.5 crore net domestic collection and ₹270 crore overseas gross, the film has not merely recovered its budget but achieved multiple multiples of return on investment. Distributor margins, typically accounting for 50-60% of net box office collections, mean producers have likely seen their investment multiplied by 8-10 times. The film’s profitability status is unquestionably secure, placing it among Bollywood’s most successful ventures in terms of return on investment.
Hit, Superhit, or Slowing Down? (Verdict Section)
Trade verdict terminology in Bollywood follows standardized classification metrics:
- Hit: ₹200-300 crore net (India domestic)
- Superhit: ₹300-500 crore net
- Blockbuster: ₹500-700 crore net
- Mega-Blockbuster: ₹700+ crore net
Dhurandhar has transcended all these classifications, entering a category reserved for historical releases. The film is definitively an all-time mega blockbuster, and increasingly, trade analysts are discussing whether it qualifies for an even higher designation—a once-in-a-generation phenomenon.
The film is not slowing down in any conventional sense; rather, it is transitioning from explosive growth phase to sustained dominance phase. The fifth-week collections, while naturally lower in absolute numbers, represent exceptional hold rates that industry experts characterize as extraordinary. Trade analyst Taran Adarsh noted that the film “remains an unconquerable force,” emphasizing that even reduced daily collections continue to outperform the opening weekends of competing releases.
Occupancy Report & Audience Response
Multiplex performance has remained consistently strong throughout the film’s theatrical run. On Day 4 (Monday), the film registered 32.43% overall Hindi occupancy, with evening shows at 37.71% and night shows commanding 52.49% occupancy. By the fifth week, occupancy stabilized at approximately 18% overall, with regional variations reflecting urban vs. mass-audience preferences.
Urban centers demonstrated particular strength: NCR reported 20% occupancy on Day 29 across 921 shows, while Mumbai maintained 18.33% occupancy across 633 shows despite the film’s month-long run. Night shows consistently outperformed other timings, indicating strong appeal among younger and premium demographics.
Single-screen theater performance has been equally robust. Mass-audience centers in Tier-2 and Tier-3 cities sustained strong footfalls throughout the film’s run, demonstrating broad-based appeal beyond urban multiplexes. The positive word-of-mouth has manifested in unusual repeat-viewing patterns, with audiences returning for multiple viewings across age groups.
Impact of New Releases & Screen Count
The competitive landscape significantly shifted around Day 31 with releases like Ikkis (Akshay Kumar) arriving on January 1. Despite new competition, Dhurandhar retained strong screen presence and audience priority. The film began its run with approximately 3,500+ screens domestically—a scale typically reserved for festival releases and tent-pole productions. Even by Day 31, the film maintained significant screen presence in major centers.
The minimal screen reduction (compared to typical films that lose 30-40% screens by Day 31) reflects distributor confidence in continued collections and strong theater owner interest. New releases did not cannibalize Dhurandhar‘s audience; instead, the film demonstrated staying power by maintaining occupancy ratios competitive with opening-day releases, signifying genuine audience preference rather than mere habit.
Overseas & Regional Performance Update
Dhurandhar achieved unprecedented success in international markets, particularly North America and the United Kingdom. The film surpassed Baahubali 2’s second Friday gross of $900K in North American cinemas, establishing records in Indian diaspora markets. Trade analysts reported the film is targeting approximately $30 million (₹250+ crore gross) in overseas collections, which would represent one of the highest non-China international grosses for a Hindi film.
Regional performance in India showed interesting variations. The Hindi heartland (UP, Bihar, Madhya Pradesh) demonstrated exceptional response, with smaller centers showing cumulative collections that rivaled major metropolitan areas. The film performed strongest in urban metros but surprised analysts with strong single-screen appeal in mass-market territories.
Lifetime Box Office Prediction
Based on trajectory analysis and occupancy trends, trade experts predict Dhurandhar will conclude its theatrical run with a domestic net collection between ₹820-850 crore, potentially crossing ₹800 crore domestically (already achieved by Day 30). Worldwide lifetime collections are projected to reach ₹1,350-1,400 crore gross, positioning the film in the global top-10 highest-grossing Indian films of all time.
The film’s ability to maintain double-digit collections in week five suggests sustainable business for at least 8-10 weeks in cinemas. Geographic distribution—performing strongly across Hindi markets and international territories—provides multiple avenues for continued earning potential.
Trade Experts’ Opinions & Industry Buzz
Trade analyst Taran Adarsh declared the film “the first film to hit a century (₹100 crore opening weekend) and one of the most sustained performances in cinema.” Industry consensus views Dhurandhar as a watershed moment demonstrating that audiences still prefer quality filmmaking, sophisticated narratives, and technically excellent execution.
Social media buzz has remained remarkably positive throughout the film’s run, with audience testimonies emphasizing the film’s technical brilliance, narrative depth, and performances. The cast and crew, particularly Sanjay Dutt (whose second-highest-grossing film this has become) and Akshaye Khanna, received widespread acclaim. Director Aditya Dhar’s storytelling was praised for blending geopolitical intrigue with entertainment value, establishing him as one of Hindi cinema’s most commercially successful contemporary directors.
Final Verdict: What’s Next for Dhurandhar?
Dhurandhar has unquestionably achieved all-time mega-blockbuster status, transcending conventional success metrics. The film’s 31-day performance—with ₹759.5 crore domestic net and ₹1,167.25 crore worldwide—establishes it as a defining release for contemporary Hindi cinema. Its long-term sustainability in cinemas appears assured, with realistic projections indicating it will become only the second Bollywood film (after Pushpa 2: The Rule) to cross ₹800 crore in India.
The exceptional performance validates Ranveer Singh’s status as a bankable superstar capable of anchoring high-budget original spy thrillers, establishes Aditya Dhar as a major directorial talent, and demonstrates sustained audience appetite for quality filmmaking. Industry observers expect Dhurandhar to influence development of future spy thrillers and spy-action hybrid cinema, potentially inspiring sequels or spin-offs given the franchise-building scope of the narrative.
For Indian cinema overall, Dhurandhar represents a victory for ambitious, original storytelling over remake culture, affirming that audiences reward innovation, technical excellence, and international-standard production values. The film’s final box office status will likely remain a benchmark for years to come, establishing new standards for Hindi cinema’s global competitiveness.
Asif Ali is an entertainment content creator and movie enthusiast at Movie Trend. I covers the latest movie news, OTT updates, and trending entertainment stories with a focus on accuracy, originality, and reader value.
